London Borough of Southwark - Bermondsey Street - temporary prohibition of traffic, temporary suspension of cycle lane

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BERMONDSEY STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANE)
 
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable crane works by Nationwide Traffic Solutions Ltd or its appointed contractor, it intends to make an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic, including cyclists, from entering part of the above named road.

2. Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are in place no person shall cause any vehicle or cycle to enter, proceed, stop or wait on Bermondsey Street, outside 52-56 Bermondsey Street (Woolyard).

3. Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works. 

4. The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform. 

5. The road closure will be in place on the 14th of November 2026.  If works do not go ahead on the 14th, they will commence on the 21st of November 2026 instead.

6. A signed diversion will be in place to allow access from Whites Grounds. Bermondsey Street will be made available for 2 way traffic between 52-56 Bermondsey Street and Whites Grounds during the works for access and egress purposes.

7. The cycle lane between Crucifix Lane and Whites Grounds will be suspended.

8. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk  

Dated this 29th of October 2026
Ian Law,  
Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, 
Network Management, 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX 
Ref: TTRO00445