Tower Hamlets - Multiple Temporary Road Closures Due To Various Works

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 14 (1) - Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic
Marsh Wall – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS made an order which will prohibit vehicular traffic from entering, stopping, or proceeding, the following temporary prohibition.
Location: 79 Marsh Wall – Outside South Quay DLR Station.
Reason: For essential repair works on the district meter. The works are to be carried out on the Public Highway by Thames Water.
Period: Monday 26th October 2026 to Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Alternative Route: For vehicular traffic will be via Westferry Road, Manchester Road and vice versa.

For any on site issues please contact Sharon Paterson on 0747 828 1291 or email: sharon.paterson@mgroupltd.com. Please refer any queries regarding the above traffic restrictions to our Network Coordinators via email: streetworks@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

Lanrick Road – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS made an order which will prohibit vehicular traffic from entering, stopping, or proceeding, the following temporary prohibition.
Location: End of Lanrick Road, specifically within the Hammerhead turnaround area.
Reason: To facilitate remediation works to the blocks of flats on Lanrick Road. The closure will help ensure safety of workers and residents during the duration of the works. The works are to be carried out by S.D Plastering Limited.
Period: Wednesday 21st October 2026 to Wednesday 21st April 2027.

Alternative Route: For vehicular traffic there will be no alternative route as Lanrick Road has no through road.

For any on site queries please contact Ellie Payne representative for S.D Plastering Limited on 0794 716 6094. Please refer any queries regarding the above traffic restrictions to our Network Coordinators via email: streetworks@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

Salmon Lane And Blount Street – NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS made an order which will prohibit vehicular and pedestrian traffic from entering, stopping, or proceeding, the following temporary prohibition.
Location: Blount Street, north from its junction with Salmon Lane for approximately 40 metres. During the works the footway on Salmon Lane west from its junction with Blount Street will also be closed.
Reason: To facilitate the construction of a six-storey reinforced concrete framed student accommodation development on the corner of Salmon Lane and Blount Street. The closure is necessary to establish a secure construction compound and provide a dedicated area for the safe offloading of construction materials and deliveries. The works are to be carried out on the public highway by Boom Construction Ltd.
Period: Monday 2nd November 2026 to Tuesday 2nd November 2027.

Alternative Route: For localised vehicular traffic will be via Salmon Lane, Carr Street and Repton Street. For larger vehicular traffic will be via Salmon Lane, Aston Street, Maroon Street, Galsworthy Avenue and Repton Street.

Please refer any queries regarding the above traffic restriction to Boom Construction Ltd on 0800 767 760 or email: blountstreet@boomconstruction.co.uk. For any other queries please contact Network Management Team via email: streetworks@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – Section 16 Temporary Prohibition Of Traffic
Columbia Road "DAY OF THE DEAD" ORDER 2026 – THE COUNCIL OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS hereby give notice that on Saturday 31st October 2026, vehicular traffic will be prohibited from entering, stopping, or proceeding in Columbia Road between its junction with Gossett Street and its junction with Barnet Grove. Ravenscroft Street will also be closed south from its junction with Shipton Street.

The restrictions on vehicular traffic will allow the "Day of the Dead" event on Columbia Road to be held on the public highway.

The alternative route for Vehicular traffic will be via: Chambord Street, Virginia Road, Columbia Road.
(Westbound), Hackney Road (Northbound), Ravenscroft Street.
(Southbound) and Shipton Street (Eastbound).

Access will be provided for Police, Fire and Ambulance vehicles in an emergency or access may also be provided with the permission of a police officer in uniform.

For any on site queries please contact 0795 718 2140 or email: info@milagros.co.uk. Please refer any queries regarding the above traffic restriction to our Network Coordination Team via email: streetworks@towerhamlets.gov.uk.

THE LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Dated: 22nd October 2026