London Bridge Bus station to be upgraded

Improvements include a better road layout to reduce congestion and upgraded waiting facilities

London Bridge bus station is be upgraded, to make the area more open, attractive and welcoming to passengers.

The new bus station will occupy the same site, but will be rotated by 90 degrees meaning passengers will be able to see departing trains from the bus station.

The new bus station will feature increased space for buses and taxis, a better road layout to reduce congestion, upgraded waiting facilities to improve the passenger experience and a new escalator into the Underground station to improve passenger interchange.

Also, improved signage to provide clearer pedestrian information for the bus station and surrounding streets and improvements to the station.

The new bus station was part of the planning agreement for the development of the Shard and London Bridge Place, and will give the whole area a fresh modern look.

The costs are being met by the developer, Sellar.

The main construction works will take place between September 2011 and May 2012.

Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of London's transport advisor, said: "This work will deliver a landmark station next to a landmark building, with a far better design that will improve both its efficiency and the experience for passengers."

Further information:
Transport for London