Bexley – Temporary Road Closures due to Utility Works and Event Management
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LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Legal & Public Notices
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
West Street, Erith
Notice of Intention
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that, to enable Southern Gas Networks to undertake a new connection outside 91 to 101 Ballast Wharf, West Street, Erith, it intend to make an Order the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic on West Street, Erith – Ballast Wharf, 91 – 101 West Street, Erith
• Cycle Lane suspension outside The Ship, Public House.
2. The Order will come into effect on 31 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 8 days.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be via:
Travelling Northwest on West Street, Erith
Lower Road, Bronze Age Way, Walnut Tree Road, West Street
Travelling Northeast on West Street, Erith
Erith High Street, Bexley Road, Bronze Age Way, Lower Road, West Street
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated: 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks - 07974842105
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Elsa Road, Upper Wickham Lane and Holmesdale Road, Welling
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable JDT Utilities Ltd on behalf of Southern Gas Networks to undertake their Gas Mains Replacement works, the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic on Elsa Road, Welling from the junction of Gipsy Road, Welling to the junction with Upper Wickham Lane, Welling.
• Prohibition of traffic on Holmesdale Road at the junction with Gipsy Road, Welling
• Prohibition of traffic on Holmesdale Road at the junction with Gipsy Road, Welling
• Banned Turning Movement from Gipsy Road, Welling into Holmesdale Road, Welling
• Waiting restriction and Loading prohibition on Elsa Road, Welling from the junction with the junction with Upper Wickham Lane, Welling and on Upper Wickham Lane at the junction with Elsa Road, Welling.
Restriction to be removed when not required.
2. The Order will come into effect on 25 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 6 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via:
Elsa Road, junction of Upper Wickham Lane, Welling
Kenmere Road, Balliol Road, Upper Wickham Road, and vice versa
Upper Wickham Road, Berwick Road, Teignmouth Road
Elsa Road, junction Gipsy Road, Welling
Gipsy Road, Fairlawn Avenue, Brampton Road, and reverse.
Gipsy Road, Normanhurst Avenue, Winchester Road, and reverse.
Holmesdale Road, Welling
Gipsy Road Fairlawn Avenue, Brampton Road, and reverse
Gipsy Road Normanhurst Avenue, Brampton Road, and reverse.
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks - 07887825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Heathside Avenue, Bristow Road, Franklin Road, Bexleyheath
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable gas mains replacement works by JDT Utilities on behalf of Southern Gas Networks the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Heathside Avenue from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Bristow Road from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Franklin Road from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Long Lane, Bexleyheath
2. The Order will come into effect on 24 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 6 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via,
• Diversion for Heathside Avenue
Pickford Lane, Bristow Road, Hudson Road and reverse
Pickford Lane, Herbert Road, Hudson Road
• Diversion for Bristow Road
Pickford Lane, Long Lane, Franklin Road, Bristow Road and reverse
Pickford Lane, Heathside Avenue, Hudson Road and reverse
• Diversion for Franklin Road
Pickford Lane, Bristow Road, Franklin Road and reverse
Hudson Road, Coote Road, Franklin Road and reverse
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks, 07887 825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Jenton Avenue, Albury Avenue, Dorcis Avenue, Bexleyheath
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable gas mains replacement works by JDT Utilities on behalf of Southern Gas Networks the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Jenton Avenue from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Albury Avenue from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Dorcis Avenue from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
2. The Order will come into effect on 24 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 6 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via,
• Diversion for Jenton Avenue
Pickford Lane, Albury Avenue, Brampton Road, Jenton Avenue and reverse
Brampton Road, Bowford Avenue, Pickford Lane
• Diversion Albury Avenue
Pickford Lane, Dorcis Avenue, Brampton Road
Brampton Road, Jenton Avenue, Pickford Lane
• Diversion for Dorcis Avenue
Pickford Lane, Basilon Road, Brampton Road and reverse
Brampton Road, Albury Avenue, Pickford Lane and reverse
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks, 07887 825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Pickford Lane, Little Heath Road, Cumberland Drive, Bexleyheath
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable gas mains replacement works by JDT Utilities on behalf of Southern Gas Networks the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Pickford Lane at the junction with Long Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Cumberland Drive at the junction with Long Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Little Heath Road at the junction with Cumberland Drive, Bexleyheath
• No waiting no loading (Parking Restrictions) as detailed in Schedule One of this order
2. The Order will come into effect on 24 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 6 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via,
• Cumberland Drive, King Harold's Way, Brampton Road, Crook Log, Avenue Road, Pickford Lane and reverse
• Long Lane, Erith Road, Mayplace Road West, Arnsberg Way, Broadway, Avenue Road, Pickford Lane and reverse
• Localised diversions to be signposted as and when required
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Schedule One
Long Lane, Bexleyheath from outside 331 to 50 meters past the junction with Franklin Road, Bexleyheath
Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath from outside and opposite 133 to outside and opposite 13
Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath from outside 130 to 132
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks, 07887 825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Somersham Road, Herbert Road, Hamilton Road, Bexleyheath
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable gas mains replacement works by JDT Utilities on behalf of Southern Gas Networks the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Somersham Road from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Herbert Road from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) in Hamilton Road from 50 meters in up to and including the junction with Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath
2. The Order will come into effect on 24 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 6 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via,
• Diversion for Herbert Road
Pickford Lane, Oldfield Road, Cyril Road and reverse
Pickford Lane, Heathside Avenue, Stanhope Road and reverse
• Diversion for Hamilton Road
Pickford Lane, Herbert Road, Stanhope Road and reverse
Pickford Lane, Heathside Avenue, Stanhope Road and reverse
• Access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles in Somersham Road, Bexleyheath
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks, 07887 825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead
Notice of Intention
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that, to enable an event to take place organised by Serious Events, they intend to make an Order the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Waiting restriction in Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead on the side nearest to Southmere Park from the junction with Yarnton Way to Southmere Square, Thamesmead and from 10 to 26 Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead to allow for the provision of disabled parking
• Loading prohibition in Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead on the side nearest to Southmere Park from the junction with Yarnton Way to Southmere Square, Thamesmead and from 10 to 26 Hartslock Drive, Thamesmead to allow for the provision of disabled parking
2. The Order will come into effect on 1st August 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 3 days.
3. Whilst the works are in progress, no alternative route will be required.
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated: 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Shaun Coombs, Serious Events – 020 7324 1880
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Valentine Avenue, Bexley
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable JDT Utilities Ltd on behalf of Southern Gas Networks to undertake their Gas Mains Replacement works, the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic on Valentine Avenue, Bexleyheath the entire length of the road.
• Waiting restriction and Loading prohibition Valentine Avenue, Bexley, entire length of the road, both sides of the carriageway.
Restrictions to be removed when not required.
2. The Order will come into effect on 30 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 10 weeks.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via:
Steynton Avenue, Cransbrook Avenue, Hurst Road, and reverse. However, access is to be maintained via Steynton Avenue for residents.
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Southern Gas Networks – 07887 825389
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Bazalgette Way, Thamesmead
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable highway improvement works by a Council contractor on behalf of London Borough of Bexley, the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic on Bazalgette Way, Thamesmead, from the side of Rivers House to the junction with Harrow Manorway, Thamesmead
• Waiting restriction and Loading prohibition in Bazelgette Way, Thamesmead, from the side of Rivers House to the junction with Harrow Manorway, Thamesmead
2. The Order will come into effect on 28 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. The works are expected to be completed within 6 days.
3. Whilst the works are in progress, no alternative route will be available.
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to:
Stewart Bushnell, Highways and Amenity Services, Civic Offices, Bexleyheath (Tel. No. 020 3045 4605)
Temporary Restriction of Vehicular Traffic Order 2025
Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup
Notice of Making an Order
1. The London Borough of Bexley, being the Traffic Authority for the above-mentioned road, in exercise of powers conferred by section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that an order has been made, to enable a new water connection by Morrisons Water Services on behalf of Thames Water the effects of which will be the introduction of:
• Prohibition of traffic (Road Closure) on Burnt Oak Lane from the junction with Cavendish Avenue to the junction with Montrose Avenue, Sidcup
• No waiting no loading (Parking Restrictions) as detailed in Schedule One of this order.
2. The Order will come into effect on 24 July 2025 and is valid for a period of 18 months. However, the works are expected to be completed within 9 days.
3. Whilst the works are in progress alternative routes will be provided via,
• Burnt Oak Lane, Cavendish Avenue, Marlborough Park Avenue, Montrose Avenue, Burnt Oak Lane, and reverse.
4. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.
5. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.
Andrew Bashford
Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure
Dated 23 July 2025
Further enquiries in respect of this notice should be addressed to: Thames Water Customer Team 08003169800
Schedule One
Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup for 30 meters from outside number 200 to 202 in carriageway.
Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup for 35 meters from outside number 213 to outside 219 in carriageway.
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