Lincoln’s Inn Field’s – Holborn Liveable Neighbourhood STARter Project Consultation
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Currently all traffic runs one way from the north-west corner along the north and east sides to the south-east corner of Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
It also runs one-way westbound along the western half of Whetstone Park.
Camden proposes to implement two-way cycling in both of these roads using a simple signs only scheme in which:
- except cycles signs will be added to the two No Entry signs (indicated by blue balloons on the map)
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Sign 960.2 two-way cycling signs (960.2) will replace the one-way arrows and be repeated at intervals along these roads
We have been waiting for two-way cycling in Lincolns Inn Fields for a very long time – access by bike to any point on the northern and eastern sides is inconvenient in that when you leave you can’t go back the way you came. For example someone might arrive by bike from the north west at Sir John Soane’s Museum (red balloon) but when returning home they currently have to ride right round the Fields.
Things we will ask for:
- Access to the C41 on Red Lion Street via High Holborn through the very narrow Great Turnstile is inadequate; make use of opportunities for an alternative link.
- and note that with the relatively low traffic levels entry/exit treatments are not needed.
Camden also proposes to:
- introduce 2 cycle hangers and an e-scooter/cycle hire bay on the western arm of Lincoln’s Inn Field’s
Consultation
https://consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-communities/lincolns-inn-fields-1/
Drawings
CCC’s response
CCC Response to Lincoln’s Inn Field’s permeability consultation June 2025
Greville Street, Kirby Street and Saffron Hill Safe and Healthy Streets Consultation
Camden is proposing to introduce two-way cycling on Greville Street (between Hatton Garden and Saffron Hill), on Kirby Street and on Saffron Hill south of St Cross Street.
Two way cycling was introduced at the western end of Greville Street as part of the recent Leather Lane scheme and in St Cross Street in 2019.
For the implementation, Camden proposes entry and exit treatments in the form of short lengths of mandatory cycle lane at the northern and southern ends of Kirby Street. But on Greville Street and Saffron Hill only signs and logos are to be used (i.e. no entry/exit treatments). On all of these roads Two-way cycling signs will indicate contraflow cycling at regular intervals. And Except cycles signs will be added to the No Entry signs (blue balloons on the map). Note that on narrow streets with the relatively low traffic levels entry/exit treatments are not needed.
Navigating through this area around Hatton Garden is somewhat confusing due to the plethora of one-way streets. The new proposals added to other recent schemes will contribute to a gradual reduction in the potential for confusion.
Things we will ask for:
- the rest of Saffron Hill for access to Hatton Garden area from Clerkenwell Road;
- two-way cycling on the pedestrianised part of Greville Street for access to C6 south bound.
- ask for contraflow cyclimng signs on Saffron Hill
Camden also proposes the following:
- to introduce an electric vehicle charging space on Kirby Street
Consultation
Drawing
CCC’s response
CCC Response to Greville Street, Kirby Street and Saffron Hill Saf consultation June 2025 (p2)
Macklin Street and Stukeley Street Cycling Improvements Consultation
Camden proposes to introduce two-way cycling on the western section of Macklin Street and the eastern section of Stukeley Street with clear signage to allow cyclists to access the wider cycle network (but this signage isn’t specified on the scheme drawing) and improve accessibility for people who cycle in the area.
The blue balloon on the map indicates the location of the No Entry sign – to which an Except Cycles subplate will be added. There is to be no entry/exit treatment on this very narrow road but 960.2 signs will replace the One-way sign at the Drury Lane end of Macklin Street and be placed at intervals along the road.
Camden also proposes to:
• Add benches on Macklin Street outside St Joseph’s Primary School – the drawing shows that they are to replace 7 cycle stands – we should suggest they keep some of them,
The main advantage to be gained from the proposed scheme is the ability to retrace in the opposite direction a route to St Joseph’s School in Macklin Street and to City Lit in Stukeley Street.
We should suggest that a northbound route to Bloomsbury be signed through the closed end of Macklin Street to C52 on Newton Street. Note that the No Through Road sign at the Newton Street end needs an Except Cycles subplate is needed.
The consultation is not on the WeAreCamden website, The leaflet including the scheme drawing is here. See the leaflet including the scheme drawing
CCC’s response
CCC Response to Macklin Street and Stukeley Street sonsultation June 2025
Orde Hall Street
The northern end of Orde Hall Street runs one-way northbound towards Great Ormond Street.
Camden proposes to introduce two-way cycling on Orde Hall Street with clear signage to enable cyclists to access the wider cycle network (but this isn’t specified on the drawing). The proposed change will enable people on bikes to get from Great Ormond Street to the C41 route on Lamb’s Conduit Street or down to Theobald’s Road (which will eventually have safe cycle infrastructure connecting to the agreed scheme on Clerkenwell Road).
The blue balloon on the map shows the No Entry from Great Ormond Street: this will have an ‘Except Cycles’ subplate added; an entry treatment in the form of a short length of mandatory cycle lane is to be provided. A two-way cycling sign will be placed at the start of the one-way section.
The left turn only sign for southbound motor vehicles will receive an added ‘Except Cycles’ subplate.
Camden also proposes:
• Add two secure cycle storage hangars on Orde Hall Street. One pay by phone parking bay will be removed in order to facilitate this
The consultation is not on the WeAreCamden website, Orde Hall Street leaflet including scheme drawing
CCC’s response
CCC Response to Orde Hall Street cycling improvements consultation June 2025