Lambeth Council are in the process of a multi-million pound regeneration of the 'Spine Route'; a network of streets around Jubilee Gardens, the South Bank Centre, the National Theatre and Bernie Spain Gardens that includes Upper Ground and Belvedere Road.
The scheme reimagine the local streets, prioritising pedestrians and cyclists, improving the public realm and making the area more climate resilient.
This will be achieved through the introduction of high quality public realm and new pedestrian spaces, green planting, and by the restriction of through traffic.
Following completion of the first phase of the Spine Route works in 2022, and the introduction of improvements at Bernie Spain Gardens and Waterloo Bridge as a trial in Autumn 2023, construction of the next phase of work will begin on 9th September.
This phase focuses on improvements to Concert Hall Approach, Sutton Walk and Belvedere Road (between Hungerford Bridge and the Hayward Gallery).
The works in this phase include:
Concert Hall Approach will be pedestrianised, with access permitted for business deliveries.
Planting will be introduced and accessibility increased by re-paving and de-cluttering the space, and by the introduction of new seating.
A zebra crossing will be introduced at Belvedere Road to help pedestrians move through the area safely.
This is alongside other additions/changes, which are detailed further on the Spine Route project page managed by Lambeth. The work is expected to take around 7 months, and the Council and its contractors will do their very best to limit disruption during this time. If you do have any questions or concerns, you can get in touch with the team via SouthBankSpineRoute@lambeth.gov.uk.
To learn more about the precise impacts on businesses including on deliveries and staff travel, alongside other benefits the scheme will bring to the area, you can find more complete details on the scheme below.
