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Merton - Multiple Temporary Closures Due To Various Works
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London Borough of Merton
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
(VARIOUS ROADS) (NO. 12)
(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 Friday 7th August 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: 6th August 2026.
SCHEDULE
PLANNED CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKS
| Column 1 — Length of Road Closure | Column 2 — Anticipated Times of Works |
|---|---|
| PITT CRESCENT, WIMBLEDON; for its entire length | Friday 7th August 2026, between the hours of 8am and 6pm (1 day) |
| DURNSFORD ROAD, WIMBLEDON; between its junction with Pitt Crescent and its junction with Weir Road | Monday 10th August 2026, between the hours of 8pm and 5am the next day until Wednesday 12th August 2026 (2 nights) |
| LONDON ROAD, MITCHAM; between its junction with Cricket Green and its junction with Langdale Avenue | Wednesday 12th August 2026 between the hours of 8pm and 5am the next day until Sunday 16th August 2026 (3 nights) |
| LOWER DOWNS ROAD, RAYNES PARK; for its entire length | Monday 17th August 2026 until Wednesday 19th August 2026 inclusive, between the hours of 8am and 6pm (3 days) |
Donna Chisholm Director of Public Realm
Telephone: 020 8274 4901
Merton Civic Centre London Road, Morden Surrey SM4 5DX
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