Merton - Temporary Road Closures - Traffic Restrictions & Parking Suspensions

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Burlington Road And West Barnes Lane, KT3) (NO. 3) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON COUNCIL hereby give notice that to facilitate rail works at the northernmost level crossing on West Barnes Lane, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the said road and prohibit waiting by vehicles in Burlington Road.

2. Whilst the works take place, no person will:-
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in West Barnes Lane, between the eastern kerb line of Burlington Road and the western kerb line of Linkway;
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purposes of loading or unloading, in:-
(i) the length of West Barnes Lane specified in sub-paragraph (a) above;
(ii) West Barnes Lane, both sides, between the northern building wall of No. 50 West Barnes Lane and its junction with Burlington Road;
(iii) Burlington Road, both sides, between its junction with West Barnes Lane and the Burlington Road Tesco supermarket exit;
(c) enter or proceed on foot in the length of West Barnes Lane specified in sub-paragraph (a) above.

3. The restrictions 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.

4. Any vehicle 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. The alternative routes for:-
(a) vehicles affected by the road closure should proceed using Claremont Avenue, West Barnes Lane and Crossway or vice versa;
(b) pedestrians affected by the road closure will be via the adjacent footbridge.

6. Nothing in the Order will apply: -
(a) to any person carrying out the works or 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, subject to site conditions; or
(d) so as to prevent pedestrian or vehicular access to premises in or adjacent to the length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above.

7. The Order would come into operation at 12:30am on 23 October 2026 and remain in force until 5:00am on the same day.

Dated: 15 October 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Hartfield Road, SW19) (No. 2) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON hereby give notice that to facilitate cabling works in Hartfield Road, they intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the said road.

2. Whilst the works take place, no person would:-
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in the bus lane which lies in Hartfield Road, between its junction with Hartfield Crescent and its junction with Wimbledon Bridge;
(b) enter or proceed in the length of the south-western footway of Hartfield Road which lies between a point 10 metres north-west of the north-western kerb line of Hartfield Crescent and a point opposite the southern flank wall of No. 6 Hartfield Road.

3. The restrictions would 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.

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. Pedestrian traffic affected by the footway closure should proceed by way of the footway opposite or as directed by signage.

6. Nothing in the Order would apply: -
(a) to any vehicle being used in the execution of the said works;
(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, subject to site conditions; or
(d) so as to prevent pedestrian access to property adjacent to the length of footway specified in sub-paragraph 2(b) above.

7. The Order would come into operation 5th November 2026, and it is anticipated that the works would be completed on 7th November 2026. However, the Order would remain in force for a maximum period of 3 months.

Dated: 15 October 2026.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Hamilton Road, SW19) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON COUNCIL hereby give notice that to facilitate lead pipe replacement works in Hamilton Road, SW19, they intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the said road.

2. During the works, no person would: -
(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in Hamilton Road, its entire length; or
(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purposes of loading or unloading any vehicle, in the road or length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above;
(c) enter or proceed on the footways in the length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above.

NB: The works are expected to be undertaken in phases, and the road would be reopened whenever practicable between phases.

3. The restrictions would apply only 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. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed via: Hamilton Road Mews, Merton High Street, Merton Road and Quicks Road, as appropriate.

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

5. 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.

6. 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 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;
(d) so as to prevent pedestrian access to properties adjacent to the length of footway specified in sub-paragraph 2(c) above.

7. The Order would come into operation on 4th November 2026 with the works anticipated to be completed within one week. However, the Order would remain in force for a maximum period of 12 months, and its provisions would be re-introduced during that period should further works be required.

Dated: 15 October 2026

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 - Section 14(1) - London Borough Of Merton (Martin Way And Haynt Walk, SW20) (Temporary Restriction Of Traffic) Order 2026
1. THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON hereby give notice that to facilitate excavation works in Martin Way, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict vehicular traffic in the said road and in Haynt Walk.

2. During the works, no person will cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading, in:-
(a) Martin Way, from the common boundary of Nos. 225 and 227 Martin Way to the common boundary of Nos. 297 and 299 Martin Way;
(b) Haynt Walk, from its junction with Martin Way to the rear boundary of No. 289 Martin Way.

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

4. The restrictions 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. Nothing in the Order will apply to: -
(a) any vehicle being used in 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.

6. 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.

7. The Order will come into operation on Wednesday 28 October 2026 and it is anticipated that the works will be completed within 2 days. However, the Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 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