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Merton - Multiple Traffic Notices, Zebra Crossing, Temporary Closures & Parking Restrictions

SW19•Published 29/10/26
South West London • 

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London Borough of Merton

Public Notices

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING INSTALLATION – WEST BARNES LANE, SW20

THE MERTON (WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTION) (AMENDMENT NO. ) 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 Order 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 waiting (at any time) restrictions in West Barnes Lane

(a) the east side,

(i) from a point 12.9 metres south of the common boundary Nos. 52 and 54 West Barnes Lane southward to the level crossing, West Barnes Lane.

(ii) from the common boundary of Nos. 50 and 50b West Barnes Lane northward for a distance of 15.6 metres.

(b) the west side.

(i) from a point 21.2 metres south of the common boundary of Nos. 52 and 54 southward for a distance of 43.3 metres.

(ii) from a point 19.6 metres north of the party wall of Nos. 52 and 54 West Barnes Lane, northward for a distance of 6.7 metres.

3. 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 WEST BARNES LANE, SW20, the centre point of which would be 0.7 metre south of the common boundary of Nos. 52 and 54 West Barnes Lane.

4. 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 20.5 metres on either side from the middle of the crossing.

5. A plan of the area showing the proposed crossing and waiting restrictions can be inspected during normal office hours on Monday to Friday at Merton Link, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.

6. Any person desiring to comment on the proposals 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/WESTBARNESZEB no later than 20th November 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 made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the said road.

2. Whilst the works take place, no person will:-

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

Dated 29 October 2026.

Donna Chisholm

Director of Public Realm

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

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

MARRYAT ROAD, WIMBLEDON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that to facilitate surface water sewage connection works at No. 33 Marryat Road, Wimbledon, 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 Marryat Road, from a point 2 metres south-west of the common boundary of Nos. 31 and 33 Marryat Road to the common boundary of Nos. 33 and 35 Marryat Road; or

(b) cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purpose of loading or unloading any vehicle, in the length of road specified in paragraph 2(a) above; or

(c) enter or proceed in the north-western footway of the length of Marryat Road specified in paragraph 2(a) above.

3. Any designated parking place situated in the length 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. Vehicular traffic affected by the road closure should proceed using the following roads as necessary: Burghley Road, Calonne Road, Church Road, High Street and Parkside Road.

6. Pedestrians affected by the footway closure should proceed using the footway opposite.

7. Nothing in the Order will apply: -

(a) to any vehicle being used in connection with the execution of the said works or for the loading or unloading of construction delivery vehicles; 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 a Civil Enforcement Officer; or

(c) to any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes; or

(d) to any person requiring vehicular access to properties adjacent to the prohibited roads or lengths of roads insofar as access is reasonably practicable without interference with the said works.

8. 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.

9. The Order will come into operation on Monday 9th November 2026, and the works are anticipated to be completed within 5 days. However, the Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 3 months.

Dated 29 October 2026.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

(SOUTHEY ROAD, SW19) (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026

1. The Council of the London Borough of Merton hereby give notice that because of pedestrian access improvement works in Hartfield Road which necessitate a temporary bus stop in Southey Road which forms part of the works associated bus diversion route, they have made an Order, the effect of which will be to continue in force the provisions of a temporary notice issued under section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 issued on 26 October 2026 restricting traffic in Southey Road.

2. During the works, no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to wait, including for the purposes of loading or unloading any vehicle, in Southey Road, the east side, from a point 12 metres south from its junction with The Broadway southward for a distance of 13 metres.

3. Any designated parking place situated in the road or length of road specified in paragraph 2 above shall be suspended when and where appropriate traffic signs are being displayed.

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 this Notice will apply to: -

(a) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a police community support officer in uniform; or

(b) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes, subject to site conditions; or

(c) local buses.

6. Any vehicle that is in contravention of the temporary waiting restrictions at a time when these restrictions apply may be removed in accordance with the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

7. The Order will come into operation on Saturday 31st October 2026 and will remain in force until 6 November 2026 or until the works are completed, whichever is the earlier.

Dated: 29 October 2026.

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Donna Chisholm Director of Public Realm

Telephone: 020 8274 4901

Merton Civic Centre London Road, Morden SM4 5DX

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