Construction updates
Western Gateway street and public realm improvement works
Started 27 October 2025
Newham Council, in partnership with the Royal Docks Team (a joint initiative from the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham), is improving the road layout and street environment on Tidal Basin Road, Western Gateway, and the southern section of Seagull Way. This project is an extension to the Royal Docks Corridor project.
Works started on 27 October 2025 and are expected to take approximately one year to complete. The works will be carried out by contractors Kenson Highways. We understand that construction works can be disruptive, and we will do everything we can to minimise negative impacts.
Project objectives
- Make the street more attractive and create a sense of place so that people enjoy spending time there
- Make it easier, safer and more convenient for people to walk, cycle and use public transport
- Install segregated cycle lanes
- Create new public spaces
- Reduce traffic speeds
- Improve access and connections
- Add green space, trees and planting
- Install sustainable drainage systems
Existing street layout – October 2025
Proposed layout
Visualisations
Tidal Basin Road looking east towards Royal Docks Apartments
Western Gateway and Tidal Basin Road looking south-east towards London City Hall
Western Gateway looking south-east towards Royal Victoria Dock
Seagull Lane looking west towards the Hoola Buildings
Contact
For more information on the Royal Docks, visit: www.royaldocks.london
For any enquiries, please email Royaldocksphase6@kensonhighways.com
