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Merton - Multiple Traffic Notices for Zebra Crossings, Parking Changes and Road Closures
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London Borough of Merton
Public Notices
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
PROPOSED RAISED TABLE AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN HILLCROSS AVENUE, MORDEN
THE MERTON (PARKING PLACES) (CH) (AMENDMENT NO.*) ORDER 202*
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 23 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 90 A-F OF THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Merton propose to make the above-mentioned Order under section 45, 46, 49 and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and all other enabling powers.
2. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council also propose to introduce a zebra crossing under powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act in Hillcross Avenue, Morden, the centre point of which would be 1.1 metres north-east of the common boundary of Nos. 49 and 51 Hillcross Avenue.
3. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council also propose to install a raised table under powers conferred by section 90 A-F of the Highways Act 1980 at the above location, extending across the full width of the road with a total length of 9.5 metres, the flat top level with the adjacent footways and an on-off ramp gradient no steeper than 1:24.
4. The “controlled area” in which stopping, waiting and loading is prohibited at all times would apply on both the approach and exit sides of the crossing, with the zig-zag markings extending to a maximum of 17.2 metres on the eastern side from the middle of the crossing and 22.2 metres on the western side from the middle of the crossing.
5. The general effect of the “Parking Places” Order would be to extend the parking place outside No. 53 Hillcross Avenue by 1.5 metres and reduce the parking place opposite No. 53 Hillcross Avenue by 14 metres.
6. A copy of the proposed Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order, and including a plan which indicates the length of road to which the Order relates and details of the raised table and pedestrian crossing, can be inspected during the Council's normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive at Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.
7. Any person desiring to make representations or to object to the proposed Order or to the proposed raised table or the pedestrian crossing should send a statement in writing of their representations or objections and the grounds thereof, to the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate Department, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX or alternatively by email to trafficandhighways@merton.gov.uk quoting the reference ES/HILLCROSSZEB no later than 13 November 2026.
Dated 22 October 2026.
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING INSTALLATION – COPSE HILL, SW20.
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Merton, after consultation with the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, intend to introduce a zebra crossing under powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 in:-
COPSE HILL, SW20, the centre point of which would be 12.5 metres west of the projected western kerbline of its junction with Cottenham Park Road.
2. The pedestrian crossing would include a central island pedestrian refuge and the “controlled area” in which stopping, waiting and loading is prohibited at all times would apply on both the approach and exit sides of the crossing, with the zig-zag markings measured from the middle of the crossing extending to a maximum of 20 metres on west side and 16 metres on the east side.
3. A plan of the area showing the crossing can be inspected during normal office hours on Monday to Friday at Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.
4. Any person desiring to comment on the proposal should send a statement in writing to the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate Department, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5DX or alternatively by email to trafficandhighways@merton.gov.uk quoting reference ES/COTTENHAMZEB no later than 13th November 2026.
Dated 22 October 2026.
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
PROPOSED RAISED TABLE AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IN TAMWORTH LANE, MITCHAM
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 23 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 90 A-F OF THE HIGHWAYS ACT 1980
NOTICE UNDER THE GREATER LONDON COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT 1974
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council propose to introduce a zebra crossing under powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act in Tamworth Lane, Mitcham, the centre point of which would be 29 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Barnfield Avenue.
2. The “controlled area” in which stopping, waiting and loading is prohibited at all times would apply on both the approach and exit sides of the crossing, with the zig-zag markings extending to a maximum of 26 metres on the eastern side and 22 metres on the western side from the middle of the crossing.
3. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council propose to install a raised table under powers conferred by section 90 A-F of the Highways Act 1980 at the above location, extending across the full width of the road with a total length of 9 metres, a maximum height level with the adjacent kerbs and an on-off ramp gradient no steeper than 1:20.
4. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council propose to remove the existing footway parking which lies in Tamworth Lane, both sides, from the north-western kerb-line of Barnfield Avenue north-westward for a distance of 51 metres under section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974, as amended, and all other enabling powers.
5. A copy of the plan giving more detailed particulars of the proposed scheme, can be inspected during the Council’s normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive at Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.
6. Any person desiring to make representations or objections to the proposed scheme should send a statement in writing of their representations and the grounds thereof, to the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate Department, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX or alternatively by email to trafficandhighways@merton.gov.uk quoting the reference ES/TAMWORTHZEB no later than 13 November 2026.
Dated 22 October 2026.
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING IN CROSSWAY, SW20
THE MERTON (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT NO.*) ORDER 202*
THE MERTON (WIDTH RESTRICTION) (CROSSWAY) ORDER 202*
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 23 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 6 AND 124 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Merton propose to make the above-mentioned Orders under section 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 ‘Waiting and Loading’ Order would be to introduce double yellow lines in Crossway both sides from a point 1.5 metres north-east of the north-eastern boundary of No. 51 Crossway, south-westwards to a point 12.5 metres south-west of the party wall of Nos. 53 and 55 Crossway.
3. The general effect of the ‘Width Restriction’ Order would be to relocate the existing width restriction in Crossway south-westward to a point 2 metres south-west of the party wall of Nos. 53 and 55 Crossway.
4. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council also propose to introduce a zebra crossing under powers conferred by section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act in Crossway, SW20, the centre point of which would be 9 metres west of the western kerb-line of Westway.
5. The “controlled area” in which stopping, waiting and loading is prohibited at all times would apply on both the approach and exit sides of the crossing, with the zig-zag markings extending to a maximum of 20.5 metres on both sides from the middle of the crossing.
6. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Council propose to create build out the kerb-line to improve safety and to install rainwater gardens at the location.
7. A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Orders, and including a plan which indicates the lengths of road to which the Orders relate and details of the pedestrian crossing, can be inspected during the Council's normal office hours on Mondays to Fridays inclusive at Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.
8. Any person desiring to make representations or to object to the proposed Orders or to the proposed pedestrian crossing should send a statement in writing of their representations or objections and the grounds thereof, to the Environment, Civic Pride and Climate Department, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX or alternatively by email to trafficandhighways@merton.gov.uk quoting the reference ES/CROSSWAYZEBRA no later than 13 November 2026.
Dated 22 October 2026.
Donna Chisholm
Director of Public Realm
London Borough of Merton
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
(EASTFIELDS ROAD AND TAMWORTH LANE, CR4)
(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026
1. The London Borough of Merton Council hereby give notice that to facilitate the annual maintenance works at the Eastfields Road level crossing, they intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit pedestrian and vehicular traffic in Eastfields Road and Tamworth Lane.
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Donna Chisholm
Director of Public Realm
Merton Civic Centre London Road, Morden SM4 5DX
Telephone: 020 8274 4901
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