Stratford - Experimental Eastbound Bus Lane - One-Way System & Traffic Restrictions

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Stratford High Street – Experimental Introduction Of Eastbound Bus Lane And One Way Traffic Flow Between Bow Roundabout And Marshgate Lane, And A Left Turn Only From Marshgate Lane To Stratford High Street - The Newham (Stratford High Street) (No. 1) Experimental Traffic Order 2026

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM on 19 October 2026 made the above-mentioned Order under Section 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 ("the Act"), as amended.

2. The effect of the Order will be to: -
(a) remove the west-bound traffic lane on the northern carriageway of the A118 High Street, E15 between Bow Roundabout and Marshgate Lane so that all traffic will be moving in an easterly direction;
(b) to introduce a "left turn only" from Marshgate Lane into High Street so that all traffic entering High Street will be moving in an easterly direction;
(c) introduce an eastbound bus lane in High Street between Cooks Road and Marshgate Lane operating "at all times". Exemptions to the bus lane will apply to:
(i) pedal cycles;
(ii) solo motor-cycles;
(iii) dial-a-ride vehicles;
(iv) licenced taxis;
(v) Transport for London (TfL) buses;
(vi) refuse collection vehicles; and
(vii) vehicles being used:
(a) for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes;
(b) in connection with the removal of an obstruction;
(c) in connection with the cleansing, maintenance, improvement or reconstruction of the carriageway;
(d) in connection with the placing, maintenance, improvement, reconstruction or removal of street furniture;
(e) for the purpose of any demolition, or in connection with the laying, erection, alteration or repair of any sewer or of any main, pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water or electricity, or of any communications network; or
(f) for the provision of a universal postal service.

3. Notice is also given that the Council, in accordance with sections 65, 66, and 90A-90F of the Highways Act 1980, and section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 intends to:
(i) convert, modify or re-create certain lengths of the footway and carriageway space between Bow Roundabout and Marshgate Lane to facilitate the conversion of the existing cycle lane to a with-flow cycle track separated with wands. The changes will also facilitate the introduction of a floating bus stop and bus stop clearway outside Central House, 32-66 High Street;
(ii) install a raised table (road hump) in Marshgate Lane at its junction with High Street. The raised table will be no more than 10 metres in length, be no more than 100 mm in height, be flush with existing kerb lines and the ramps at each end would have a gradient of approximately 1 in 20; and
(iii) install a mini pedestrian (zebra) crossing to aid pedestrians across the cycle track at the floating bus stop referred to in 3 (i) above. The mini pedestrian crossing will not have belisha beacons or zig-zag markings.

Note: Should the Experimental Traffic Order not be continued in force indefinitely the features referred to in paragraph 3 will be removed.

4. Further information may be obtained by telephoning 020 8430 2000.

5. The Experimental Order, which will come into force on 2 November 2026, plans and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order and other measures are available for inspection by appointment during normal office hours on Monday to Friday inclusive, at: Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, E16 2QU, by telephoning 020 3373 6415 or by emailing: traffic.orders@newham.gov.uk, until such time as the Orders cease to have effect.

6. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Act, or that any requirement of the Act or of any instrument made under the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

7. If the provisions of the Order continue in force for a period of not less than six months, the Council will be considering in due course whether the provisions of the experimental Order and other measures should be continued in force indefinitely by means of Orders under Section 6 of the said Act of 1984.

8. Within a period of six months –
(a) beginning with the day on which the experimental Order came into force; or
(b) if the Order is varied by another Order or modified pursuant to Section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the day on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification came into force;
Any person may object to the making of the Order for the purpose of such indefinite continuation.

9. All objections and other representations relating to the continuation of the Order must be made in writing. All objections must specify the grounds on which they are made. They should be sent to: The Director Of Highways, Parking & Transportation, London Borough Of Newham, 3rd Floor West, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU, or by email, quoting the Order title, to: traffic.orders@newham.gov.uk.

10. Under the requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dhiresh Bhatt Director Of Highways,
Parking & Transportation
Dated: 21 October 2026