Driving around the area

No vehicles can use the new southbound lane at any time except for buses and cyclists (as well as emergency service vehicles on blue lights). 

All vehicles can continue to drive on the northbound lane on Tottenham Court Road and use Gower Street southbound. Over the next year you should expect some congestion while we complete the project. 

Map of how you can drive locally  >>

Catch your bus from Tottenham Court Road

Don't forget all buses from Gower Street / Bloomsbury Street will now leave from the new stops on Tottenham Court Road.

How has my bus route changed? >>

Cycling around the area

Tottenham Court Road southbound will be buses and cyclists only 24 hours a day until spring 2020 when the permanent restrictions come into place. Cyclists may find it easier to continue to use Gower Street southbound if coming from Hampstead Road. 

Tottenham Court Road northbound will be busier while we are working on Gower Street
and so cyclists may find it easier to use Quiet Route 1. This route runs in part parallel to Tottenham Court Road and uses Montague Place, Mallet Street and Tavistock Place. 

Quiet Way 1 Map  >>