Lead paragraph
A new Stevenage Bus Interchange on Lytton Way with modern facilities and landscaped cycle and walking routes connect the railway station, coach stands and the Town Centre.
TR7Build new sustainable Bus Interchange
Progress
On time
- Discussion
- Not started
- Initial scoping
- Planning stage
- Underway
- Completed
Description
The new Stevenage Bus Interchange on Lytton Way was opened in summer 2022 to replace the bus station on Danestrete.
Designed by Stephen George + Partners (SGP) and built by local contractors Willmott Dixon, the Bus Interchange was recently awarded ‘Project of the Year’ at the Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Constructing Excellence Club Awards 2022. The awards highlight design and innovation in construction.
The public environment was improved with new granite planters, paving and additional seating areas, improving the walkway from the town centre to the Bus Interchange. This includes seating and newly landscaped areas with planted trees and wildflower meadow areas with bulbs to add colour and pollination benefits, but also performing a vital role as part of a sustainable drainage strategy.
The project has also delivered new coach stands along Lytton Way – a new facility including shelter, seating and live information boards. The new landscaped cycle and walking routes connect the railway station, coach stands and the new Interchange to the Town Centre to encourage sustainable transport.
(image credits to Willmott Dixon)
Tasks
What has been done?
- 26/06/2022
Sustainable Features
Inclusion of rain water capture from the public realm areas which is stored in underground tanks to water the landscape. Solar panels on the roof to generate electricity to the building. Future proofed elements should electric busses be introduced by the operators.
- 26/06/2022
Planting within the landscape
Establish plants: 3,836. Total bulbs: 9,408. New trees: 21
- 26/06/2022
Construction complete
New Bus Interchange complete and open to the public
- 05/07/2021
Construction begins
Construction of the Bus Interchange begins on site.
Related actions
Summary and contacts
Timeline
05/07/2021 → 26/06/2022
Responsible organisations
Engagement type
Information updated 07/08/2026