Transport for London (TfL) has opened a consultation on proposals to improve safety for people walking and cycling at Monument Junction in the City of London.
The junction recorded 18 collisions between February 2023 and February 2026. TfL says 17 involved cyclists or pedestrians, while eight resulted in serious injury, making the location a priority for safety investment.
Proposed changes
The plans are intended to provide more space and clearer routes for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users around the busy junction, which serves commuters, visitors and tourists.
- New cycle lanes separated from traffic by wands;
- Advance Stop Lines and early-release cycle signals on all arms of the junction;
- Two new signalised pedestrian crossings at Cannon Street and King William Street North;
- Changes to the Gracechurch Street crossing so pedestrians can cross in one movement;
- Wider crossings at King William Street South;
- A relocated and widened Eastcheap crossing, closer to the route from Fish Street Hill;
- Pedestrianisation of Fish Street Hill;
- Removal of street-level access to disused public toilets, subject to discussions with the City of London, to create more pavement space at Gracechurch Street; and
- A cycle gate on the northbound King William Street approach to help cyclists turn left or right ahead of traffic.
TfL also says the proposed changes would make it easier for people to move through the area and visit the Monument landmark.
Helen Cansick, TfL’s head of Healthy Streets Investment, said: “The proposed improvements to Monument Junction would make it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in central London. This is a very busy junction and our plans give more space to pedestrians and cyclists to keep them safe and comfortable while travelling through, and visiting the Monument landmark. We look forward to hearing from Londoners and encourage everyone to share their views before the consultation closes on Tuesday 24 November.”
The consultation is open to responses until Tuesday 24 November 2026.