Brighton Road is a major corridor linking Croydon town centre with the south of the borough. From 3 April, we will introduce improvements to benefit cyclists and pedestrians on an experimental basis for up to 18 months. 

Some of the improvements include segregated cycle lanes to separate motor vehicles, as well as improved pedestrian crossings. These works are part of a wider scheme that will also include public realm improvements, of which more information will be available later this year.

Brighton Road was originally identified by Transport for London (TfL) as a major corridor with potential to encourage more journeys to be made by bike, by making the existing cycle lanes safer. In 2021, the council first approved plans to introduce a trial scheme in the area. Following the local elections in 2022, the scheme underwent changes to improve access for local businesses. Works began on the new, current scheme in March 2023.

These measures have been introduced under an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) that is effective from 3 April 2023, and will remain in place for up to 18 months. This means the scheme can be monitored and assessed throughout the experiment – and if necessary – changes can be made before the council decides whether or not to continue with the scheme on a permanent basis.

The official objection period (consultation) begins 6 months from the operational date of 3 April 2023 to 3 October 2023 at midnight. Any objections received after this period cannot not be considered.

Brighton Road highlights

• Where feasible, restrictions reduced to cater for business servicing and visiting shoppers. These are specifically where there are rows of shops, we have also reduced the restrictions where the cycle lanes are in front of shops.
• Retaining timed bus lanes, with additional restriction added for the morning peak on the southbound bus lane.
• All parking bays in the southbound bus lane have not been changed.
• Additional parking bays and loading bays have been added at shopping parades and other identified areas.
• We have made changes to 3 existing zebra crossings to increase the width of the cycle lanes

Side Roads Proposals

• Biddulp Rd – Double yellow lines amended to single yellow to allow for off-peak waiting/ loading between 10am and 3pm. Removal of motorcycle bay outside Royal Mail sorting office with conversion to single yellow line for off peak waiting/ loading.
• Kingsdown Ave – Single yellow lines restrictions reduced on both sides to allow off peak waiting and loading between 10am and 3pm
• Allenby Ave – 5 x parking bays added to assist Mosque parking, Mon- Sat 9am -5pm Pay by phone Max stay 1 hour.
• Churchill Road – Double yellow lines amended to single yellow lines to allow for off peak waiting / loading between 10am and 3pm
• Brantwood Rd – Loading bay
• Wyche Grove – 4x short term parking bays Mon-Sat 9am 5pm Pay by phone Max stay 1 hour.Disabled bay relocated from Brighton Road to Wyche Grove
• Bynes Rd – Loading Bay
• Jarvis Rd – 2x parking bays added to assist businesses Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Pay by phone Max stay 1 hour
• Upland Road – Single yellow line restrictions lessened on both sides to allow off peak waiting / loading at same time as on Brighton Rd ( 10am to 3pm and 7pm to 7pm)
• Mansfield Road – loading bay
• Newark Rd – Double yellow lines on one side amended to single yellow to allow waiting and loading between 10am and 3pm

Map of the area

Download a map showing the Brighton Road layout (PDF, 2.5MB)

How do I give my views?

The trial process of an ETMO is designed to allow residents, businesses, schools, and other stakeholders time to experience the scheme, and then come forward with any issues or suggested amendments that could make the scheme work better and achieve its goals.

You can send your views via the online “Get Involved “and you can also send in any objections you may have using the same web site. You will only be able to submit objections from 3 April 2023 when the Experimental Order comes into force and during the first 6 months of the trial period from the 3rd of April. Objections received before or after these dates will not be accepted. You can send in your views and/ or objections via the following:

• Online: complete our online form Reference Code “BRIGHTONROAD”
• Post: send your views quoting scheme reference” BRIGHTONROAD” to Highway Improvements Team, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, CR0 1EA. You can also send your objections by post using the same address. Please provide your full postal address if you would like us to record and consider your views.