Lea Bridge Road

Lea Bridge Road is a major through route in east London, across the Lea Valley from Clapton to Whipps Cross in Leyton. It forms part of the A104 road.

Places served on the road are the Lea Valley Park, Lea Bridge railway station and the Baker's Arms area. Formerly the Lea Bridge Stadium was located along Lea Bridge Road, and served as a home for Leyton Orient and later a speedway team.

The road takes its name from Lea Bridge, which crosses the River Lea at Leyton Marshes. The first bridge over the river at this point was built in 1745 to replace a ferry; at the same time. The second road bridge opened circa 1890 and the present third Lea Bridge Road Bridge was opened during August 1995. The name Lea Bridge Road was adopted for an existing lane previously called Mill Field Lane.

Bus routes passing along Lea Bridge Road are 20, 48, 55, 56, 69, 230, 257,308, 357, N38, N55, W15, W16 and W19.

London Cycle Network Route 9 utilises Lea Bridge Road; it connects Epping, Chingford and Walthamstow with Hackney and the City of London.

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