TFL and London Borough of Barking and Dagenham - Proposed changes to bus routes 287 and 687

Overview

Together, Transport for London and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham are asking for views about their proposal to re-route the 287 and 687 bus routes along Maplestead Road and Goresbrook Road, between the Lodge Avenue roundabout and Chequers Lane / Heathway junction.

Summary of the proposals

As well as the bus re-routeing there needs to be changes to local roads:

• Install a bus gate at the junction of Goresbrook Road and the Heathway at Chequers Corner for use of buses and the emergency services but not general traffic

• Make changes to an emergency services access only barrier in the middle section of the scheme on Maplestead Road. A bus gate would be installed here allowing access to buses and the emergency services but not general traffic

• Install accessible bus stops on Maplestead Road and Goresbrook Road. Final locations will be confirmed once feedback from the consultation has been analysed and incorporated

• Make changes to the current car parking provision to accommodate these changes. Around 11 spaces are expected to be impacted

Find out more

For more information and to complete their online survey, please visit their consultation website https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/bus-routes-287-687

Alternatively, they will be holding two drop-in events:

• Consecutive Wednesdays 18 and 25 June in the Capita Room, Castle Green, Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4UN (16:00 - 20:00)

You can also contact them using:

• Email: Haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk
• Telephone: 020 3054 6037 (call back service) Please quote ‘287 and 687 - proposed changes to routes’
• Write to them at: Freepost TfL Have Your Say (no stamp required)

Consultation closes Sunday 13 July 2025