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Merton - Multiple Temporary Traffic Restrictions and Road Closures due to Utility Works

CR4 1DA•Published 22/10/26
South West London • 

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London Borough of Merton

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2. Whilst the works take place no person would:-

(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter, proceed or wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in:

(i) Eastfields Road, between its junction with Tamworth Lane and a point 25 metres north-west of the level crossing in Eastfields Road; and

(ii) Tamworth Lane, from its junction with Eastfields Road south-eastward for a distance of 20 metres; or

(b) enter or proceed on foot in the lengths of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above.

3. The prohibition would only apply 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 access to properties adjacent to the prohibited lengths of road would be maintained insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

5. Pedestrian access to properties adjacent to the prohibited lengths of road would be maintained at all times.

6. Vehicular traffic affected by the closure should proceed using the following roads as required: Cedars Avenue, Commonside East, Eastfields Road, Holborn Way, Grove Road, Lock’s Lane, London Road, Raleigh Gardens, Tamworth Lane, Upper Green East and Upper Green West.

7. Pedestrians affected by the closure should proceed via the adjacent footbridge.

8. 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 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.

9. The Order would apply from 11pm on Saturday 14th November 2026 until 6am on Sunday 15th November 2026.

Dated 22 October 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

(GRENFELL ROAD, CR4)

TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026

1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that to facilitate utility repair works in Grenfell Road, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict vehicular traffic in the said road.

2. During the works no person will:-

(a) cause or permit any vehicle to enter or proceed in Grenfell Road, from the western boundary of No. 1 Grenfell Road to the common boundary of Nos. 3 and 5 Grenfell Road; or

(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in the road or length of road specified in sub-paragraph (a) above.

3. Any designated parking place situated in the length of road specified in sub-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. 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 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; or

(d) any person requiring vehicular access to the properties 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.

6. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed via London Road (A217), Inglemere Road and Bruce Road, or vice-versa.

7. 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.

8. The Order will come into operation on Monday 2nd November 2026 with the works anticipated to be completed on Sunday 8th November 2026. However, the Order will remain in force for 6 months should further works be required.

Dated 22 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 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 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; or

(c) enter or proceed on the footways in the length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above.

NB. The works will be carried out in block phases. The intention is to keep the road open whenever possible.

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. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed using the following roads as required: Hamilton Road Mews, Merton Road and Quicks Road, whilst 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 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 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 will come into operation on 4 November 2026 with the works anticipated to be completed within one week. However, the Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 12 months and its provisions will be re-introduced during that period should further works be required.

Dated: 22 October 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

(LAINGS AVENUE, MITCHAM)

(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that to facilitate a new electricity supply in Laings Avenue, they intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily restrict vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the said road.

2. During the works, no person would:–

(a) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in Laings Avenue, from a point 32 metres north of its junction with Bond Road generally north-westward to a point 2 metres north of the common boundary of Nos. 1 and 3;

(b) use the western footway of the length of Laings Avenue specified in paragraph 2(a) above.

3. Any designated parking place or reserved bay situated in the road or length of road specified in sub-paragraph 2(a) above would be suspended for the duration of the works.

4. The restrictions would only apply 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.

5. Pedestrians affected by the footway closure should proceed via the footway opposite.

6. Nothing in the Order would 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 subject to site conditions; or

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

7. 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.

8. The Order would come into operation on Wednesday 18 November 2026. The works are expected to be completed within five days; however, the Order would remain in force for a maximum period of 3 months.

Dated 22 October 2026.

Donna Chisholm

Director of Public Realm

London Borough of Merton Merton Civic Centre London Road Morden SM4 5DX

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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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