Kenson Highways is proud to have successfully delivered improvement works to the Greenway in the London Borough of Newham — a unique 7km traffic-free walking and cycling route built above Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s historic Northern Outfall Sewer, connecting Victoria Park to Beckton.
As one of East London’s key active travel corridors and green spaces, the Greenway plays an important role in supporting sustainable travel, recreation and community connectivity. Our works focused on upgrading a section between Plaistow and Beckton, transforming an underutilised stretch into a safer, more attractive and more accessible environment for all users.
The scheme included the construction of new cycleways and footways with high-quality resin surfacing, alongside upgraded street lighting and CCTV infrastructure to improve visibility, safety and overall user experience. New wayfinding signage has also been installed throughout the route to support navigation and improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
To strengthen the Greenway’s identity and create a more cohesive public realm, works at each entrance incorporated inlaid signage, exposed concrete finishes and new railings. A standout feature of the project is the installation of decorative columns, continuing the distinctive design language introduced during the London 2012 Olympic Games and helping connect the scheme with the wider legacy of the area.
Delivered in collaboration with the London Borough of Newham, Thames Water and key project partners, the scheme demonstrates how targeted infrastructure improvements can revitalise existing assets while encouraging more people to walk, wheel and cycle across the borough.
This project represents another positive step towards creating safer, greener and better connected communities throughout East London, and Kenson Highways is proud to have played a part in delivering lasting benefits for local residents and visitors alike.
