Transport for LondonHighbury & Islington
The area is a busy transport hub and a landmark within the local community.
We plan to improve Highbury Corner because the current layout of nearby buildings and the roundabout make Highbury & Islington station difficult to access.
Background
Our proposed improvements include:
- Upgrading the London Overground platforms
- Building new platforms for the East London line extension
- Upgrading the Tube station ticket hall and façade
- Relocating the post office from the station forecourt to a site nearby
- Constructing a new station forecourt and areas of open space
- Changing the Highbury Corner roundabout to improve traffic flow
The rail platform improvements will be in place by 2011. The programme for Tube ticket hall improvements, post office relocation and Highbury Corner roundabout are dependent on planning permission and funding.
Who's involved?
We are working in partnership with the London Borough of Islington, with support from the Greater London Authority, the London Development Agency, Network Rail and Royal Mail Group.
Consultation
Between 12 November 2007 and 14 January 2008 we consulted the local community on proposed options to improve the area outside Highbury & Islington station, including the Highbury Corner roundabout.
Download the consultation brochure (PDF 7.27MB)
Download the full consultation report (PDF 1.05MB)
Next steps
We aim to carry out works at Highbury & Islington in four phases. Phase One is funded and will be delivered by 2011.
Phases Two, Three and Four are not currently funded, but we will progress the designs and work with the London Borough of Islington to identify and secure funding to implement the projects. The programme for these phases will depend on planning permission and funding.
Phase One- Upgrade the existing North London line platforms
- Provide new platforms for the East London line
- Install new lifts to the East London line and London Overground platforms
- Create a new concourse at the rear of the existing ticket hall
- Upgrade the station ticket hall and passenger information systems
- Create a new station forecourt by moving the post office to a vacant site on Holloway Road
- Improve the station façade
- Improve pedestrian access to the station and create a new public space
This phase will be focused on changing the Highbury Corner roundabout to:
- Smooth traffic flows without having a negative impact on local roads
- Integrate rail, bus and taxi services and facilities
- Create better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists
- Increase safety and security for road users and pedestrians
- Improve the area as a public space
Contact us
For more information please contact us.
Email: highburyandislington@tfl.gov.uk
Post: Highbury & Islington Communications
Transport for London
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