East Acton Lane is a key link between the A40 cycle track and shops at Western Circus, and various schools and sports facilities, and is part of a route between the A40 and central Acton.
It is council policy to create segregated cycle facilities on main roads where there is space and funding is available, especially on roads that provide the most useful connections and currently have the most hostile cycling conditions.
Proposals
- a new 2-way cycle-track, separated from pedestrians, on the south side of East Acton Lane, between Old Oak Road and Friars Place Lane
- new shared pedestrian footway and cycle track, 5.6 to 6.4 metres wide, between Friars Lane Place junction and the existing access for Lloyds Club. New shared space on northern footway between Friars Lane Place and Shaa Road
- new or upgraded parallel pedestrian and cycle zebra crossings at Old Oak Road, Bromyard Avenue, east-west and north-south at mini-roundabout, east of Friars Place Lane junction, and east of Shaa Road
- new or upgraded uncontrolled crossings on mini-roundabout northern and western arms, and across Friars Place Lane, and Shaa Road
- Friars Place Lane junction will have additional green space, as well as one electric vehicle charger parking and one cycle hangar for new residential flats, and a bug hotel to improve natural environment
- on East Acton Lane junction with Shaa Road, the bus stop area will be improved to give more space for people waiting, and access to new crossings
- near East Acton Primary School gates, the footway will be widened, seating will be provided and the footway will be painted with a game for children to play on their way to school
- increased green space near The Garden Nursery, and elsewhere where possible by closing slip road access
- retention of access to driveways across the scheme. New crossovers will be at footway level to increase pedestrian comfort and avoid changes in footway levels
- net loss of only 3 car parking spaces across the scheme
What impact will the proposals have?
For most residents and businesses, the impact of the proposed improvements should be minor.
The total net loss of parking will be 3 spaces, as removed parking bays will be relocated along East Acton Lane at different locations made available by closing one arm of Friars Place Lane at the junction with East Acton Lane, and closing one slip road to the service road west of Bromyard Avenue.
Some pedestrian-only footways will become shared with cyclists. Widths will generally be well above the recommended minimum.
What are the benefits of the proposals?
- making East Acton Lane suitable for use by all cyclists, including children, eliminating a key barrier to cycling in the area, for example from/to the primary school
- improving cycle access between East Acton Lane and Friars Place Lane as far as the space constraints allow
- additional, and safer, connections for people walking, wheeling and cycling to cross the road
- encouragement of cycling in the area
- reduction in cycling on the carriageway, improving cyclist safety and comfort
- the proposals are in line with Ealing Council’s commitment to encourage sustainable travel (walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport)
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Road |
Parking bays |
Single yellow lines added |
New loading bays |
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East Acton Lane |
3 lost |
0m |
0 |
Plans
How can I give my feedback?
Please read this document carefully, look at the plan and consider the proposals. Have your say by completing our online survey
The closing date for this consultation is: Monday 22 September 2025.
What happens next?
The responses to this consultation will be analysed and reported to your ward councillors and the council Cabinet Member for Climate Action.
A decision will then be taken on implementing the scheme. If the scheme is approved, the design may be amended based on feedback received during this consultation.
Before implementation, the council is required to carry out a 21-day statutory consultation. This involves notices being placed on posts and lamp columns in the proposed area, and the publication of a notice in the Ealing Gazette.
This process is a further opportunity to comment on the proposals.