Hampton Court Road - cycle and pedestrian safety measures outside Hampton Ct Palace

Overview

Background

In 2023, we consulted on proposals to introduce a shared pedestrian and cycle route between Hampton Court Palace Roundabout and Bushy Park at Chestnut Avenue.

The proposals received significant objection, primarily due to concerns about potential conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. As a result, a decision was taken to revisit the design and explore options to enhance the existing on-road cycling facilities connecting these locations.

Further information about the previous consultation and the feedback received can be accessed here.

Since then, the Council has been developing an alternative on-road cycling scheme in line with current design standards and best-practice guidance.

Why are we consulting?

Based on the currently approved funding, the project has been divided into two phases:

• Phase 1: Hampton Court Palace Roundabout to a point just east of the Campbell Road junction.
• Phase 2: From the end of Phase 1 to a point just east of Chestnut Avenue.

This consultation relates to Phase 1 only.

The existing measures along this section of the road were installed as a temporary Covid arrangement. They have since attracted complaints about potential conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists around the parking and bus stop layouts.

Development of Phase 2 will be subject to the availability of future funding and will be the subject of a separate consultation.

What is proposed in Phase 1?

The principal components of Phase 1 are:

1. Making permanent the existing Kingston-bound bus stop arrangement adjacent to the Green, while removing potential conflict between cyclists, pedestrians and bus users.

2. Addressing safety concerns associated with the floating parking area adjacent to the Green by removing points of conflict between cyclists and people entering and exiting their parked vehicles.

3. Removing the existing zebra crossing on the exit arm of the roundabout, addressing the collision risks associated with its current location, and providing a new signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossing.

4. Introducing changes to the Campbell Road junction to discourage obstructive parking and reduce the risk to cyclists from turning vehicles.

You can view the map plan here. 

The proposals included within Phase 1 will have no impact on existing parking provision.

Part of the scheme is located on land owned by Historic Royal Palaces, which has acknowledged the benefits of the proposals.

We will hold further discussions with Historic Royal Palaces regarding the outcome of this consultation, the detailed design process, and any necessary legal agreements.

Have your say

Your views are very important to us. Please give us your views using the Online Survey link below. If you require the consultation materials in paper or any other format please contact us at trafficschemes@richmond.gov.uk quoting "Hampton Court Road consultation". 

What happens next

All responses received will be carefully considered before a decision is made about whether to proceed with the Phase 1 proposals.

Subject to the outcome of this consultation and the completion of all necessary approvals, construction could commence from autumn 2027 at the earliest.