Rayners Lane Town Centre Improvements

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Welcome to the Rayners Lane Town Centre improvements engagement page.

What is this about?

Rayners Lane Town Centre is a vibrant destination with great shops, restaurants, services, and transport links.

Following earlier engagement with residents and businesses this autumn, the London Borough of Harrow is launching a 6-month Red Route trial alongside a series of parking and loading improvements designed to ease congestion and improve access in the area.

In addition, we will be undertaking resurfacing works in Rayners Lane Town Centre as part of Harrow’s £42 million Better Roads investment programme, which is delivering better, safer road surfaces across the borough.

The trial will begin on Monday 24 November 2025, at 12:01 am, subject to any unforeseen delays.


What are the issues?

Feedback from residents, local businesses, emergency services, and London Buses has highlighted several ongoing challenges in Rayners Lane Town Centre, including:

  • Dangerous double-parking and vehicles idling in unsuitable areas
  • Limited short-stay parking and loading facilities for shoppers and businesses
  • Motorcycles occupying parking bays intended for cars and delivery vehicles

These issues cause congestion, delay emergency and bus services, reduce air quality, and negatively affect the town centre’s appeal for residents, visitors, and traders.

While existing parking controls offer some support, they are no longer sufficient to tackle persistent problems.

Action is needed to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow for everyone using the road network.


What’s changing?

To address these issues, we are introducing a trial Red Route along key sections of Rayners Lane Town Centre:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive
  • High Worple, extended following public feedback

Sections of road marked with Double Red Lines will be subject to a strict “no stopping at any time” rule.

This includes stopping for drop-offs, pick-ups, or deliveries, except in clearly marked bays.

Exemptions will apply only to:

  • Emergency vehicles
  • Buses
  • Licensed taxis (Hackney carriages/black cabs) briefly picking up or dropping off passengers
  • Blue Badge holders assisting disabled passengers (briefly, not parked)

Compliance will be monitored using CCTV and other enforcement methods in line with current legislation.


What else is changing?

Alongside the Red Route, we are introducing several additional improvements to make parking and loading more efficient and to keep traffic moving:

  • Updated Pay by Phone parking hours and new location codes across Alexandra Avenue, Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane, Village Way East and Warden Avenue. Please check parking signs carefully when you park.
  • Dedicated motorcycle bays with a maximum stay of 1 hour to encourage turnover and prevent long-stay use.
  • Improved Blue Badge parking, including one additional bay.
  • One-hour free parking will continue in all council-managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.


What has changed following engagement?

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback during our recent engagement and attended the drop-in sessions outside Rayners Lane Station.

After considering this feedback, the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Highways and Community Safety approved the Red Route trial with the following key adjustments:

  • Extension of the Red Route along High Worple to reduce unsafe parking and improve traffic flow.
  • Two new 5-minute parking bays near Rayners Lane Station for quick drop-offs and pick-ups.
  • Relocation of a loading bay on Rayners Lane to better serve businesses with frequent deliveries.
  • Extension of the loading bay outside 429 Alexandra Avenue to accommodate larger delivery vehicles.
  • Improved signage to help guide motorists to Rayners Lane Station Car Park (on High Worple), which offers all-day parking.

These refinements were made to improve safety and access while supporting local businesses.


Resurfacing works

As part of the London Borough of Harrow’s £42 million Better Roads investment, we will be carrying out resurfacing works in Rayners Lane Town Centre to improve road quality and safety.

These works are separate from the Red Route trial and will take place overnight (8 pm – 5 am) in two phases to minimise disruption:

Phase 1: Monday 10 – Thursday 13 November 2025

  • Alexandra Avenue (between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane)

Phase 2: Monday 17 – Thursday 20 November 2025

  • Rayners Lane (between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East)
  • Village Way East (between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive)

During these works, roads will be closed overnight, but pedestrian access will be maintained. Parking will be suspended overnight but available during the day. Deliveries can continue outside working hours. Vehicles parked within the work area may be temporarily relocated nearby. If you have any questions during the works, please contact:

Harrow Engineering Services
0208 416 8733 (9 am – 5 pm)
0208 863 5611 (out of hours)
highways@harrow.gov.uk

For updates, visit www.harrow.gov.uk/BetterRoads.


How will the trial work?

The Red Route and associated parking and loading changes are being introduced under an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) from 24 November 2025 to 20 May 2026.

During this period, we will:

  • Run a public consultation to gather feedback
  • Monitor traffic and parking activity
  • Assess whether the measures reduce illegal and unsafe parking
  • Identify any unintended impacts

You can provide feedback or submit formal objections at any time during the 6-month trial via the online survey which will be provided below once the scheme has launched.

If submitting in writing, please quote reference 25-39 BJ and send to:

Transportation, London Borough of Harrow
P.O. Box 1362, Harrow, HA3 3RL
transportation@harrow.gov.uk


What happens after the trial?

All feedback and monitoring data will be reviewed and presented to Cabinet for consideration.

Recommendations will determine whether to:

  • Make the measures permanent
  • Amend the scheme, or
  • Remove it entirely

The trial may be extended for up to 12 additional months, allowing a maximum duration of 18 months under the ETO.

Everyone who submits feedback will be informed of the outcome and next steps once a decision has been made.


Find out more

You can:

  • Read FAQs and view updated scheme plans
  • Follow updates throughout the trial
  • Share your views once the trial is live via a survey on this page

If you’d like to discuss any aspect of the scheme in more detail, please contact:
transportation@harrow.gov.uk


Welcome to the Rayners Lane Town Centre improvements engagement page.

What is this about?

Rayners Lane Town Centre is a vibrant destination with great shops, restaurants, services, and transport links.

Following earlier engagement with residents and businesses this autumn, the London Borough of Harrow is launching a 6-month Red Route trial alongside a series of parking and loading improvements designed to ease congestion and improve access in the area.

In addition, we will be undertaking resurfacing works in Rayners Lane Town Centre as part of Harrow’s £42 million Better Roads investment programme, which is delivering better, safer road surfaces across the borough.

The trial will begin on Monday 24 November 2025, at 12:01 am, subject to any unforeseen delays.


What are the issues?

Feedback from residents, local businesses, emergency services, and London Buses has highlighted several ongoing challenges in Rayners Lane Town Centre, including:

  • Dangerous double-parking and vehicles idling in unsuitable areas
  • Limited short-stay parking and loading facilities for shoppers and businesses
  • Motorcycles occupying parking bays intended for cars and delivery vehicles

These issues cause congestion, delay emergency and bus services, reduce air quality, and negatively affect the town centre’s appeal for residents, visitors, and traders.

While existing parking controls offer some support, they are no longer sufficient to tackle persistent problems.

Action is needed to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow for everyone using the road network.


What’s changing?

To address these issues, we are introducing a trial Red Route along key sections of Rayners Lane Town Centre:

  • Alexandra Avenue, between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane
  • Rayners Lane, between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East
  • Village Way East, between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive
  • High Worple, extended following public feedback

Sections of road marked with Double Red Lines will be subject to a strict “no stopping at any time” rule.

This includes stopping for drop-offs, pick-ups, or deliveries, except in clearly marked bays.

Exemptions will apply only to:

  • Emergency vehicles
  • Buses
  • Licensed taxis (Hackney carriages/black cabs) briefly picking up or dropping off passengers
  • Blue Badge holders assisting disabled passengers (briefly, not parked)

Compliance will be monitored using CCTV and other enforcement methods in line with current legislation.


What else is changing?

Alongside the Red Route, we are introducing several additional improvements to make parking and loading more efficient and to keep traffic moving:

  • Updated Pay by Phone parking hours and new location codes across Alexandra Avenue, Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane, Village Way East and Warden Avenue. Please check parking signs carefully when you park.
  • Dedicated motorcycle bays with a maximum stay of 1 hour to encourage turnover and prevent long-stay use.
  • Improved Blue Badge parking, including one additional bay.
  • One-hour free parking will continue in all council-managed car parks and on-street Pay by Phone bays.


What has changed following engagement?

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback during our recent engagement and attended the drop-in sessions outside Rayners Lane Station.

After considering this feedback, the Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Highways and Community Safety approved the Red Route trial with the following key adjustments:

  • Extension of the Red Route along High Worple to reduce unsafe parking and improve traffic flow.
  • Two new 5-minute parking bays near Rayners Lane Station for quick drop-offs and pick-ups.
  • Relocation of a loading bay on Rayners Lane to better serve businesses with frequent deliveries.
  • Extension of the loading bay outside 429 Alexandra Avenue to accommodate larger delivery vehicles.
  • Improved signage to help guide motorists to Rayners Lane Station Car Park (on High Worple), which offers all-day parking.

These refinements were made to improve safety and access while supporting local businesses.


Resurfacing works

As part of the London Borough of Harrow’s £42 million Better Roads investment, we will be carrying out resurfacing works in Rayners Lane Town Centre to improve road quality and safety.

These works are separate from the Red Route trial and will take place overnight (8 pm – 5 am) in two phases to minimise disruption:

Phase 1: Monday 10 – Thursday 13 November 2025

  • Alexandra Avenue (between Warden Avenue and Rayners Lane)

Phase 2: Monday 17 – Thursday 20 November 2025

  • Rayners Lane (between Alexandra Avenue and Village Way East)
  • Village Way East (between Rayners Lane and Imperial Drive)

During these works, roads will be closed overnight, but pedestrian access will be maintained. Parking will be suspended overnight but available during the day. Deliveries can continue outside working hours. Vehicles parked within the work area may be temporarily relocated nearby. If you have any questions during the works, please contact:

Harrow Engineering Services
0208 416 8733 (9 am – 5 pm)
0208 863 5611 (out of hours)
highways@harrow.gov.uk

For updates, visit www.harrow.gov.uk/BetterRoads.


How will the trial work?

The Red Route and associated parking and loading changes are being introduced under an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO) from 24 November 2025 to 20 May 2026.

During this period, we will:

  • Run a public consultation to gather feedback
  • Monitor traffic and parking activity
  • Assess whether the measures reduce illegal and unsafe parking
  • Identify any unintended impacts

You can provide feedback or submit formal objections at any time during the 6-month trial via the online survey which will be provided below once the scheme has launched.

If submitting in writing, please quote reference 25-39 BJ and send to:

Transportation, London Borough of Harrow
P.O. Box 1362, Harrow, HA3 3RL
transportation@harrow.gov.uk


What happens after the trial?

All feedback and monitoring data will be reviewed and presented to Cabinet for consideration.

Recommendations will determine whether to:

  • Make the measures permanent
  • Amend the scheme, or
  • Remove it entirely

The trial may be extended for up to 12 additional months, allowing a maximum duration of 18 months under the ETO.

Everyone who submits feedback will be informed of the outcome and next steps once a decision has been made.


Find out more

You can:

  • Read FAQs and view updated scheme plans
  • Follow updates throughout the trial
  • Share your views once the trial is live via a survey on this page

If you’d like to discuss any aspect of the scheme in more detail, please contact:
transportation@harrow.gov.uk


  • Red Route trial confirmed

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    The Leader of the Council has formally approved plans to trial a Red Route in Rayners Lane Town Centre. Launching this November, the Red Route and other supporting measures aims to to cut congestion, stop double-parking, and keep traffic flowing.

    On-street spaces and 1-hour free parking will remain. Short-stay bays will have updated hours to boost parking availability, while new loading bays and better provision for Blue Badge holders and motorcycles will make parking and shopping easier

    These upgrades - shaped by local feedback - aim to improve safety, ease access, and support local shops. Road resurfacing is also on the way, part of Harrow’s £42m travel investment.

    Want to find out more? Come and chat with us at our drop-in sessions outside Rayners Lane Station on:

    • Saturday 4 October, 10am–1pm
    • Tuesday 7 October, 2–7pm

    We’ll keep this page updated as the scheme is installed and throughout the trial, so it’s the best place to follow progress and have your say once it’s live.

  • Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel reviews scheme

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    On Monday 29 September, the Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) reviewed the proposed Red Route and improvement measures for Rayners Lane.

    The Panel approved the report recommendations, which have now been referred to the Leader of the Council for decision.

    We’ll keep you updated as the scheme progresses.

Page last updated: 05 Nov 2025, 02:42 PM