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| A3220 road | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Route | 3220 |
| Direction a | North |
| Terminus a | Westminster |
| Direction b | South |
| Terminus b | Wandsworth |
A3220 road is an arterial route in London linking central districts on the north bank of the River Thames with southern inner suburbs. The road serves as a major north–south axis through parts of Westminster, Lambeth, Brixton, Clapham, and Wandsworth, interfacing with several principal thoroughfares and transport hubs. It provides direct connections to key nodes such as Vauxhall, Stockwell, Kennington, Clapham Junction, and is adjacent to important civic sites including Parliament Square, Lambeth Palace, and Battersea Park.
The route begins near Parliament Square at the junction with A302, proceeds southward across Victoria Embankment and through the City of Westminster into Lambeth. It follows major streets such as Victoria Street, Vauxhall Bridge Road, and Kennington Road, continuing toward Brixton Road and Clapham Road before reaching Wandsworth High Street. Along its length the road intersects with principal routes including A4, A3, A23, A24, and connects to motorway links such as the M4 motorway via the Hammersmith Flyover corridor and the M3 motorway via southern approaches. The A3220 passes near transport interchanges like Victoria station, Vauxhall station, Stockwell station, Clapham North tube station, and Clapham Junction railway station while providing access to river crossings including Vauxhall Bridge, Chelsea Bridge, and Wandsworth Bridge.
The alignment traces older coaching and turnpike roads developed during the Industrial Revolution and Victorian urban expansion under the auspices of Metropolitan Board of Works and later London County Council. Sections were reorganised in the 20th century following road-numbering schemes introduced after the Road Traffic Act 1930 and postwar reconstruction influenced by policies from Ministry of Transport. The corridor was affected by infrastructure projects such as the construction of Vauxhall Cross improvements and the redevelopment of Nine Elms in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Changes in traffic planning were shaped by reports from bodies including the Greater London Council and Transport for London.
Key junctions include the northern terminus near Parliament Square linking to Whitehall, the interchange at Vauxhall Cross connecting with the A202 and access ramps to local bridges, the Kennington Oval area junction that serves The Oval cricket ground, the meeting with Brixton Road at Stockwell near Brixton Academy, and the southern connection at Wandsworth High Street adjacent to Putney Bridge Road. Other important intersections occur at the approaches to Clapham Common, crossings of Battersea Park Road near Battersea Power Station, and junctions feeding into radial corridors toward Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, and Morden.
The road is heavily used by buses operated by companies under contract to Transport for London, with routes linking central terminals such as Victoria Coach Station and suburban hubs like Clapham Junction. Night services connect to London Victoria and southern termini including Tooting Bec and Balham. Cycle infrastructure improvements have sought to integrate with networks promoted by Sustrans and London cycling strategies originating from Mayor of London initiatives. The corridor is close to National Rail services at key interchanges and benefits from proximity to Underground lines including the Victoria line, Northern line, and Bakerloo line at various points.
Major improvement schemes have included junction remodelling at Vauxhall Cross and surface renewal projects associated with redevelopment around Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station. Traffic management interventions have been informed by studies from Transport Research Laboratory and environmental assessments tied to Environment Agency guidance. The route has been the scene of notable incidents such as protests near Parliament Square, major vehicle collisions investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service, and traffic disruptions during events at Wimbledon and Trooping the Colour ceremonies. Periodic closures for infrastructure upgrades have been coordinated with agencies including Highways England and local borough councils like Lambeth London Borough Council and Wandsworth London Borough Council.
The road runs adjacent to a range of landmarks and cultural institutions: northwards near Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, alongside Lambeth Palace, past St Thomas' Hospital and Imperial War Museum precincts, by entertainment venues such as Southbank Centre and Royal Festival Hall, and through districts containing Brixton Market, Clapham Common, and the redeveloped Battersea Power Station site. Green spaces along or near the route include Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Battersea Park, and Wandsworth Common. Educational and medical institutions with frontage or proximity comprise King's College London, St George's Hospital, and arts organisations like Young Vic and National Theatre.
Category:Roads in London