Merton - Multiple Traffic Notices - Width Restriction Revocations & Temporary Road Closures

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

Revocation Of Width Restrictions In Abbey Road And Pincott Road - The Merton (Prescribed Route) (Abbey Road And Pincott Road) (Revocation) Traffic Order 2026
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON, on 30 September 2026, made the above-mentioned Order under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers.

2. The general effect of the Order will be to revoke:-
(a) The London Borough Of Merton (Prescribed Route) (No. 49) Order 1990 which prohibited vehicles exceeding a width of 2.13 metres (7 feet) from proceeding in Pincott Road opposite the common boundary wall of Nos. 58 and 60 Pincott Road;
(b) The London Borough Of Merton (Prescribed Route) (No. 50) Order 1990 which prohibited vehicles exceeding a width of 2.13 metres (7 feet) from proceeding in Abbey Road at its junction with Station Road.

NB:- the width restrictions are redundant following the introduction of point closures at the above-mentioned locations.

3. A copy of the Order, which will come into force on 26 October 2026, and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order, including a plan, can be inspected during normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive until the end of six weeks from the date on which the Order was made at: Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any of the relevant requirements thereof, or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated: 14 October 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Abbey Road And Pincott Road) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON hereby give notice, that to enable width restriction removal and associated works in Abbey Road and Pincott Road, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to continue in force the provisions of a temporary notice issued under section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 temporarily restricting traffic in the said roads.

2. During the works no person will:-
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in:-
(i) Abbey Road, from a point in line with the northern kerb line of Station Road northward for a distance of 15 metres;
(ii) Pincott Road, from a point in line with the northern kerb line of High Path, northward for a distance of 25 metres;
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicles in the roads or lengths of road specified in sub-paragraph (a)(i) and (ii) above.

3. The restrictions 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 restriction 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 with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a police community support officer in uniform; or
(b) any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(c) so as to prevent access to premises in or adjacent to the length of road specified in paragraph 2 above insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

6. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed using High Path, the A24, Morden Road and High Street Merton as applicable.

7. The Order will come into operation on Saturday 17 October 2026 with the works anticipated to be completed within 1 week. However, the Order will remain in force for 3 months should further works be required.

Dated: 15 October 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Cedars Avenue And Tamworth Lane, Mitcham) (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 Cedars Avenue and Tamworth Lane they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict vehicular traffic in the said roads.

2. During the works, no person will cause or permit any vehicle to:-
(a) enter or proceed in:
(i) Cedars Avenue, from its junction with Tamworth Lane to the common boundary of Nos. 67 and 69 Cedars Avenue;
(ii) Tamworth Lane, from its junction with Crossways Road to the common boundary of Nos. 125 and 127 Tamworth Lane;
(b) wait, including for the purposes of loading or unloading, in the roads or lengths of roads specified in paragraph 2(a) above.

3. Any designated parking place situated in the roads or lengths of road specified in paragraph 2(a) above will be suspended for the duration of the works.

4. The restrictions and suspensions will only apply 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.

5. Vehicular traffic affected by the closure should proceed via: Commonside East, Rowan Road, Meopham Road and Grove Road or vice-versa.

6. Nothing in the Order will apply:-
(a) to any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(b) to 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) to any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes; or
(d) so as to prevent vehicular access to premises in or adjacent to the roads or the lengths of road specified in paragraph 2 above, insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the works.

7. 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.

8. The Order will come into operation on 24th October 2026 with the works anticipated to be completed by 1st November 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 3 months should further works be required.

Dated: 15 October 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Combermere Road, Morden) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON COUNCIL hereby give notice that to facilitate lead pipe replacement works in Combermere Road, Morden, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the said road.

2. During the works, no person will:-
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in Combermere Road, between the common boundary of Nos. 7 and 9 Combermere Road and the common boundary of Nos. 23 and 25 Combermere Road; or
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in the length of street specified in sub-paragraph (a) above; or
(c) enter or proceed on the northern footways of the length of road specified in sub-paragraph (a) above.

3. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed via: Canterbury Road, Crowland Walk and Farm Road or vice-versa.

4. Pedestrian traffic affected by the footway closure should proceed using the footway opposite.

5. The restrictions and suspension 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.

6. 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.

7. Nothing in this Order will apply: -
(a) to any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works; or
(b) to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police officer in uniform or police community support officer in uniform; or
(c) to any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes, subject to site conditions; or
(d) so as to prevent vehicular access to premises in or adjacent to the length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works;
(e) so as to prevent pedestrian access to properties adjacent to the length of footway specified in sub-paragraph 2(c) above.

8. The Order will come into force on Monday 26th October 2026, and the works are anticipated to be completed on Friday 30th October 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 3 months should further works be required.

Dated: 15 October 2026

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

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON