Since Lewisham Council and TfL changed the road layout and added a new bus lane on Southend Lane, there have already been two crashes — one fatal. The road is now dangerously narrow, cars are being forced into the bus lane to avoid collisions, and new traffic lights are set to cause gridlock. This design is unsafe, untested, and unacceptable.

We, the residents, drivers, and road users of Lewisham, are calling for an urgent review and redesign of the new road layout and recently installed bus lane on Southend Lane, Lewisham.

Since these changes were introduced, there have already been two serious collisions — one of which tragically resulted in a fatality. The road has become alarmingly narrow, with vehicles narrowly missing each other. Many drivers are being forced into the bus lane just to stay safe and avoid accidents.

The newly added traffic lights are also likely to cause severe congestion, with two or three sets of lights already within a short distance of each other. This will lead to long queues, gridlock, and more vehicles being trapped in yellow box junctions — increasing driver frustration, emissions, and the risk of further crashes.

It feels as though Lewisham Council and TfL have not fully considered the safety risks or the practical impact on local road users.

We are demanding that Lewisham Council and TfL take immediate action to:

 1. Conduct an urgent, independent safety review of the Southend Lane layout and bus lane;

 2. Widen or adjust the road where necessary to prevent near misses and collisions;

 3. Reevaluate the placement and timing of the new traffic lights to reduce congestion and gridlock;

 4. Engage directly with local residents, drivers, and businesses before making further changes.

We urge Lewisham Council and TfL to take these concerns seriously — before more lives are lost.

Sign this petition to demand action and make Southend Lane safe again for everyone.