Changes to the Highway codeThe Department for Transport have changed the Highway code to make it safer for people walking, cycling and horse-riding. The changes come into effect on Saturday 29 January. This includes giving pedestrians priority when waiting to cross, giving cyclists priority at junctions and giving additional space when passing cyclists and horse-riders (not common in London but useful to know). The Highway Code has changed. Check the changes, let’s keep each other safe.Camden works - Kilburn High RoadFrom Monday 31 January to Friday 11 February, there will be a series of lane closures and temporary lights on the A5 Kilburn High Road at the junction with Oxford Road and Greville Road, while the London Borough of Camden carry out improvements for cyclists. Two-way traffic will be maintained with the lights allowing one direction to move at a time. There will also be no access into Oxford Road or Greville Road from the A5. Local diversions will be in place.
During the works significant delays to your journey are expected, especially at peak times. Please check before you travel, leave more time for your journey and use alternative routes. Rotherhithe TunnelFrom Monday 31 January, there will be lane closures on both approaches to Rotherhithe Tunnel while we install overheight barriers to enforce the existing height restriction. The barrier will be operational on the north side by late March, and by late April on the south side.
While the works take place, delays to enter the tunnel, especially at peak times, are possible. You are advised to plan ahead and use alternative river crossings wherever possible. Access through the tunnel for those walking will not be affected.
If your vehicle is more than 2 metres (6'6") high, 2 metres (6'6") wide or is a goods vehicle weighing more than 2 tonnes (gross vehicle weight) then it is not safe for you to travel through the Rotherhithe Tunnel and you could be fined up to £160 each way.
For the latest information on how roads are operating in your area, check before you travel.Bexley/GreenwichUntil Saturday 5 February, there will be a series of overnight directional closures of the A2 between Dartford Heath, junction with the M25 and Blackwall, junction with the A207 whilst we carry out essential maintenance. Work will take place between 22:00 and 05:00, Mondays to Fridays only, and will not affect access to the Blackwall Tunnel. You are advised to leave more time for your journey and follow the signed diversions. For the latest information on how roads are operating in your area, check before you travel.A40 WestwayUntil summer 2022, there will be a series of overnight lane closures and weekend directional closures on the A40 Westway while we carry out essential maintenance work. It will be closed eastbound from 22:00 on Friday 28 until 05:00 on Monday 31 January. Plan ahead and check before you travel. For more details, visit our A40 Westway travel advice page. Additional closuresThere will also be planned works on Hammersmith Gyratory until 1 April 2022. Please plan ahead and check before you travel. |
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