Part of Cycleway 9 Could Be Moved onto the Pavement
Major redesign proposed between Heathfield Terrace and Dukes Avenue
The plan is to redirect the cycleway along this stretch of pavement
September 15, 2026
A significant redesign of Cycleway 9 through the centre of Chiswick is being proposed with a section to be moved onto the pavement. The changes are part of a new scheme funded by Transport for London and delivered by Hounslow Council. The proposals, covering the stretch of Chiswick High Road between Heathfield Terrace and Dukes Avenue, include wider changes to junction layouts, surfacing, drainage and pedestrian accessibility.
Under the plans, cyclists travelling west on the cycleway will leave the carriageway in front of the Priest’s House on Chiswick High Road, diverting after the Roman Catholic Church to allow weddings and funerals to continue without disruption. The redesigned route would split around the mature tree at this point before continuing along the pavement and rejoining the road at Heathfield Terrace, just ahead of the traffic lights.
Cyclists approaching the junction from the west on Chiswick High Road would also see a major change. Instead of taking the outside lane to join the cycleway, they would be directed into the inside lane and onto a new section of pavement in front of the Vodafone shop. From there, the route crosses the junction diagonally towards the Lamb pub. Riders would still have the option to remain on the carriageway and continue east.
The cycleway would go either side of the tree in front of the Priest's House
For cyclists approaching from Heathfield Terrace wishing to remain on the cycleway, a new junction layout would direct them right before reaching Chiswick High Road, guiding them onto the pavement section of the cycleway by the Lamb.
The new layout would direct cyclists on the Cycleway to turn right before the lights
The redesign is intended to improve traffic flow by reinstating two lanes on the eastbound approach to Heathfield Terrace, including the introduction of a dedicated left-turn lane. The plan also states that the existing pedestrian refuge island near Holland & Barrett will be replaced to “accommodate upgraded signals”, suggesting its removal.
The cycleway would now be on the inside lane eastbound at the junction and the pedestrian refuge looks set to be removed
The scheme includes full resurfacing of the road, new anti-skid surfacing on junction approaches, upgraded tree pits on the north side of Chiswick High Road, and new entry treatment into Clifton Gardens. Footways will be reconstructed with new paving, tactile surfaces added at crossing points, and selected areas of street furniture renewed. Drainage improvements, new gullies, revised traffic signs and lighting column adjustments also form part of the package.
The planned changes from Heathfield Terrace to Dukes Avenue. Click here for larger image. Picture: Hounslow Council
The Council says the works aim to improve safety for people walking, cycling and driving, enhance accessibility, support active travel and contribute to wider climate and health objectives. The proposals are being shared with ward councillors, emergency services, the police and TfL ahead of statutory consultation. It is understood that no full public consultation will be held.
There would be a dedicated left turn lane at the westbound lights at the junction
However, concerns have already been raised about the complexity of the new junction arrangements. In a letter to the borough’s transport department, Cllr Joanna Biddolph said the design “seems to me to build-in an increased likelihood of incidents”.
“I am having difficulty seeing this as a road safety improvement,” she wrote. “The main improvement I can see is for the benefit of cyclists who currently mount the pavement just before the junction to avoid having to wait at a red light that might delay their turn into Heathfield Terrace. It seems to me that it is a reward to them for their bad behaviour.”
The Council says all councillor feedback will be considered alongside technical and safety requirements as the scheme is refined.
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