Transport for London
As part of the DLR Yourailway campaign, which seeks to enhance approaches to DLR stations, a number of public realm improvements were identified for the Drew Road tunnel entrance to London City Airport station. The entrance is an important entry point for local residents both into the station and London City Airport.
Download the Drew Road entrance works leaflet here.
Planned improvements include:
- Artwork for the interior of the tunnel
- New fencing to the sides of the tunnel with back planting
- Five new sheltered cycle stands
- Two new CCTV cameras
- Improved lighting both within the tunnel and at the entrance
- New planting around the tunnel
- New signage and information at the entry of the tunnel
A prominent feature of the improvements will be a public art installation by artist Paul Morrison, who has been appointed to produce a permanent artwork that will be integrated within the tunnel. The artist has worked with Year 5 pupils from Drew Primary School to help create ideas and images for the design of the artwork. More information can be found here
The works are a continuation of public realm improvements to the wider area undertaken by the London Borough of Newham, which includes a new children’s play area and a multi-use games area (MUGA). The delivery of public realm improvements at Drew Road entrance will specifically help improve the quality of the environment in and around the station entrance.
