Merton - Multiple Temporary Traffic Restrictions & Road Closures Due To Various Works

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - (Botsford Road, SW20) - (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that to facilitate gas mains replacement works in Botsford Road, SW20, they intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict traffic in Botsford Road.

2. During the works, no person would cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in Botsford Road, on the west side, for its entire length, including the footway.

3. The restrictions would only apply during such times and to such extent as would from time to time be indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

4. Nothing in the Order would apply to:-
(a) any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a police community support officer in uniform; or
(c) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes, subject to site conditions; or
(d) any person requiring vehicular access to properties adjacent to the prohibited road or length of road insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

5. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by the Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

6. The Order would come into operation on Monday 15 June 2026 and would remain in force for 6 months or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier. The works are anticipated to be completed on 3 July 2026.

Dated: 21 May 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (London Road, Mitcham) - (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that to facilitate scaffolding works in London Road, Mitcham, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict traffic in the said road.

2. During the works:-
(a) no person will cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in London Road, between its junction with Elmwood Road and its junction with Langdale Avenue; and
(b) the north-westbound bus lane in the road or length of road specified in 2(a) above will be suspended; and
(c) no person will enter or proceed on the south-eastern footway of London Road from the common boundary of Nos. 261 and 263 London Road south-westward for a distance of 19 metres.

3. The restrictions and suspensions will apply only during such times and to such extent as will from time to time be indicated by traffic signs prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

4. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any waiting prohibition imposed by the Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

5. Pedestrians affected by the footway closure should proceed using the footway opposite as directed by signage.

6. Nothing in the Order will apply to:-
(a) any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a police community support officer in uniform; or
(c) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes, subject to site conditions.

7. The Order will come into operation on Wednesday 3 June 2026 and remain in force for 12 months. However, the works are expected to be carried out over two, separate 6 week periods.

Dated: 21 May 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Various Roads) (No. 8) - (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. The London Borough of Merton Council hereby give notice that to facilitate a programme of carriageway resurfacing and general maintenance works to be undertaken in the roads specified in column 1 of the Schedule to this notice, they have made an Order, the effect of which, during the works, will be to temporarily prohibit vehicular traffic from entering, proceeding or waiting, including in any parking places, in those roads or lengths of roads specified in column 1 of the Schedule to this notice.

2. Any designated parking place situated in any of the roads or lengths of roads specified in column 1 of the Schedule to this notice will be suspended for the duration of the works in those roads or lengths of road.

3. Alternative routes for diverted traffic will be indicated by advance warning and diversion signs on the roads affected when the works are in progress.

4. Any vehicle that is in contravention of any waiting restrictions imposed by the Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

5. Nothing in the Order will apply to: -
(a) any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police officer in uniform or a police community support officer in uniform; or
(c) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes, subject to site conditions; or
(d) any person requiring vehicular access to properties adjacent to the prohibited roads or lengths of roads insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

6. The Order will come into force on Thursday 28th May 2026, and the anticipated works dates are specified in column 2 of the Schedule to this notice. However, the Order will remain in operation for a maximum period of 12 months, and its provisions will be re-introduced should further works be required.

Dated: 21 May 2026

SCHEDULE

PLANNED CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKS

Donna Chisholm Director Of Public Realm,
Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX
Telephone: 020 8274 4901