Breaking
TfL unveils plan to move ‘loathed’ Highgate 271 bus terminus
TFL have announced plans to move the 271 bus terminus from South Grove to North Road. Picture: Nigel Sutton - Credit: Nigel Sutton
A much-hated Highgate bus terminus could move under proposals put forward by Transport for London (TfL) today.
TFL announced plans to move the 271 bus terminus from South Grove to North Road. Picture: Nigel Sutton - Credit: Nigel Sutton
For years, traders, residents and parents have campaigned to have the 271 bus stop in South Grove, off Highgate High Street, moved over fears about pedestrian safety.
But TfL have always ruled out a move until today, when it launched a consultation on plans to move the stand to North Road, where the 214 bus also terminates.
Under the plans, the pavement on North Road, outside Highgate School, would be widened and realigned with an existing pelican crossing.
A new mini-roundabout would also be created outside the Red Lion and Sun pub, and the central reservation would be made larger.
You may also want to watch:
The 214 and 271 buses would then use the roundabout to turn around, rather than at the junction with Castle Yard, as the 214 bus does now.
The TfL consultation says: “This not only provides a safer place for the 271 and 214 to turn, but it would help to slow traffic down creating a safer environment for pedestrians and vehicles.”
Most Read
- 1 Swimmers find exotic python lurking outside lido
- 2 MP bemoans closure of Lloyds Bank in Muswell Hill
- 3 'Unacceptable': Fury over Crouch End roadworks diverting W5 bus
- 4 Squares Pizzeria: Authentic Italian meets effortless elegance
- 5 Christmas at Kenwood light trail gets go-ahead
- 6 'Bravery and courage': Fred Barnes plaque unveiled in Maida Vale
- 7 Objectors fear housing plans threaten chance of Highgate pub return
- 8 Top spooky Halloween events in Hampstead and Highgate
- 9 North London police officer suspended and charged with theft
- 10 Heroic walker who raised thousands for charity dies aged 101
The bus stand in South Grove would be removed entirely under the plans.
The plans would make the 271 terminus accessible for wheelchair users, as the stand in South Grove cannot be used by disabled passengers.
But the proposal would see North Road only have one traffic lane instead of two, to allow the pavements and central reservation to be made bigger.
TfL says it would plant eight semi-mature trees “to create a better sense of place”.
TfL is running a consultation on the plans from today until March 13.
Have your say on proposals by going online, emailing consultations@tfl.gov.uk, or writing to: FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS.
