Ferry Lane improvements

Ferry Lane improvements proposed

Transport for London (TfL) in partnership with Haringey Council has proposed a plan to improve Tottenham Hale further by proposing changes to Ferry Lane. This scheme would enhance the area between Tottenham Hale Station and Millmead Road, aiming to improve the walking and cycling environment while increasing connectivity to public transport.

View part of Ferry Lane which was improved by Haringey Council in 2021 (external link)

Background on the Link Bridge requirement

This proposal is part of a TfL request to amend a requirement from the 2019 planning permission for the redevelopment of Tottenham Hale Station, which originally included the construction of a new bridge over the railway to Hale Village. The estimated cost of this link bridge was initially £2-3 million in 2013. However, by 2019, costs had risen to £9 million due to changes in regulations regarding the height of overhead wires and bridge clearance, as well as revised Network Rail (NR) demand forecasts, which required ticket barriers on the existing bridge.

To meet the planning condition, TfL had previously committed, in principle, to contributing approximately £4.5 million (50% of the costs), contingent on NR funding the remaining half. However, both NR and the Department for Transport (DfT) are unable to provide the remaining 50%.

In response, TfL and Haringey Council have explored over 18 alternative proposals to find a viable solution for the bridge. Despite these efforts, the bridge remains undeliverable at this time.

TFL remains committed to collaborating with Haringey Council, NR and the wider community to deliver the link bridge or find a suitable alternative if funding becomes available in the future.

Proposed Ferry Lane improvements

In the meantime, TfL has proposed improvements to Ferry Lane that would enhance the route for local residents, businesses, and visitors to Tottenham Hale. These improvements would replace the original link bridge requirement. If approved, Haringey Council will be delivering the improvements.

Read TFL's proposal for Ferry Lane (3MB)

Key benefits include:

• Widened pedestrian and cycling space on Ferry Lane Bridge for a safer, more comfortable environment.
• A new pedestrian crossing from the retail park to the station plaza, improving access to the station and nearby amenities.
• A segregated cycle lane between Tottenham Hale Station and Millmead Road, encouraging safe cycling in the area.
• Safer junctions and improved lighting to increase security and comfort for pedestrians and cyclists, especially on Ferry Lane Bridge.
• Reduced severance across the railway, improving connections for residents of Ferry Lane Estate and Hale Village.

Ferry Lane forms a key route into the borough and to the centre of Tottenham Hale.

Future benefits of the scheme

As the main route to the station from Hale Village, Ferry Lane is crucial for current and future residents, with developments in the area bringing more footfall.

The proposed improvements would:

• Improve access to the upgraded station, supporting all users and ensuring easier connectivity.
• Better connect the area to the Lee Valley Regional Park and surrounding green spaces through safer, cleaner, and greener streets.
• Link previously upgraded sections from Millmead Road to the borough border, creating a cohesive, improved network for pedestrians and cyclists.

Haringey’s Vision for Tottenham Hale

One of the primary goals of Haringey’s Tottenham Hale district centre framework is to ensure local people can walk and cycle along safer, greener streets with better connections to nature and key amenities. The Ferry Lane improvements align with this aspiration and would provide a vital connection into the borough's wider green network.

Get in contact

For more information about the Ferry Lane improvements please view the planning application which is being agreed on Tuesday 8 October or email tottenhamregeneration@haringey.gov.uk if you have any questions.