A23 Patcham bus and active travel scheme
As part of our work to speed up bus journey times and to reduce congestion we’re planning to install a new bus and active travel scheme on A23 Patcham in spring 2025.
We’re now asking for your views and feedback on the plans.
More information
In 2022, we were awarded £28 million by the Department for Transport for our Bus Service Improvement Plan. The money is being used to improve bus services and provide lower fares across the city.
Funding has been provided to speed up buses.
This includes a new shared bus lane on the southbound side of the A23 Patcham between Brangwyn Crescent and Brangwyn Drive. As this part of the road is very wide, there wouldn’t be any need to reduce the number of traffic lanes.
The bus lane would operate 24 hours a day and could also be used by taxis and cyclists. It will be installed under a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
Have your say
Have your say on the proposals until Monday 9 September.
If you would like a paper copy of the survey or require additional assistance, please call us on 01273 294 808 and leave your details.
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Phases
Construction
Work will begin on 18 March 2026 to construct a new southbound bus and cycle lane on the A23, between the junctions of Brangwyn Crescent and Brangwyn Drive.
The project also includes:
- Installation of a new pedestrian crossing
- Resurfacing sections of the road
- A speed limit reduction from 40mph to 30mph
Because the A23 is wide enough in this section, the new bus lane can be added without removing any existing traffic lanes. We expect the construction works to take 10 weeks.
Once complete, the bus lane will operate 24 hours a day and will be open to taxis and cyclists as well as buses.