Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus Transformation

Overview

Work on the Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus transformation will begin on 17 February 2025 and is expected to last at least 18 months. For regular updates on construction progress and how the works may affect you, visit our Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus construction updates page.

This transformation is part of our plan for a greener, safer, and healthier Hackney Central. The project, funded by the government, will create:

• A new linear park on Amhurst Road with spaces for relaxation, play, and socialising.

• A complete redesign of the Pembury Circus junction to improve safety for all road users.

Transforming Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus: Fly-through Videos

Explore our plans to transform Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus in Hackney Central through the fly-through videos below. These visual tours showcase our initiatives to reduce through traffic, enhance pedestrian safety, and enrich the area with approximately 1,900 sqm of new public garden spaces. The project also aims to increase canopy cover through additional tree planting, creating a more inviting environment for residents and visitors alike.

Amhurst Road 

Pembury Circus 

What we’re doing 

We are transforming Amhurst Road and Pembury Circus to create a new green corridor through the heart of Hackney Central. This project aims to make the town centre greener and safer with the following initiatives:

• Transforming Amhurst Road: Converting Amhurst Road between Mare Street and Pembury Circus into a green route with new pocket parks, increased greenery, and additional seating areas.

• Redesigning Pembury Circus: Improving pedestrian, cyclist, and bus movement by redesigning the junction to enhance safety and accessibility.

• Reclaiming Public Space: Creating more room for people by reclaiming 23,000 sqm of space from motor traffic.

• Reducing Through-Traffic: Managing traffic flow through Hackney Central town centre to improve air quality and accessibility.

• Enhancing Gateways: Improving key entry points into Hackney Central, including Hackney Central and Hackney Downs stations.

Why we’re doing it

Over the past five years, we’ve listened to thousands of local residents and businesses to understand what matters most in Hackney Central. Key concerns included:

• A lack of green spaces

• An unsafe junction at Pembury Circus

• Rising levels of pollution

By implementing these changes, we aim to create a sustainable, inclusive, safer, and more attractive town centre where people want to spend time. These improvements will:

• Reclaim space for people: More trees, planting, and pavement space will enhance the area’s navigability.

• Improve safety: Pembury Circus, one of the borough's most hazardous junctions, will become safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Enhance the town centre: Supporting a vibrant and green town centre with reduced traffic and pollution.

How we’re doing it

Following extensive engagement with local residents, businesses, and key stakeholders, we have now completed the consultation phase and are moving forward with construction. We are working closely with Transport for London, emergency services, and local businesses to ensure minimal disruption and effective delivery of the improvements. The works will be carried out in stages to maintain accessibility while creating safer and greener spaces.

Stay Updated

• Visit our construction updates page for details on road closures, access changes, and business support during works.