Until Saturday 29 November, lane closures will be in place between Boston Manor Road and Ealing Road.

Bus route E2 will be diverted along the A4 due to vehicle restrictions at the Windmill Road junction. Journeys along this route may take longer than usual.

This to allow National Highways to carry out refurbishment work to the elevated section of the M4.

(taken from the TfL Website)

During this time there will be no access for vehicles or cyclists over the bridge. Below is detailed information about the closure and traffic arrangements from July – December 2025.

Next stage of works : 28th July– 15th December

Vehicles

Vehicles will continue to travel northbound/westbound only from Lambeth to Westminster. Those travelling from Westminster towards Lambeth should follow the diversions via Vauxhall and Westminster Bridges.

On either side of the bridge the following traffic movements have been in place since February to ensure the junction can operate safely:

• No left turn from Millbank South to Horseferry Road
• No right turn from Milbank North to Horseferry Road
• No left turn from Lambeth Palace Road to Lambeth Road
• No right turn from Lambeth Road to Lambeth Palace Road

Cyclists

Westminster to Lambeth (southbound): Cyclists will be able to travel in the new dedicated cycle lane from 5:00am Monday 28^th July.

Lambeth to Westminster (northbound): Cyclists travelling northbound will be in the traffic lane across the bridge. ‘Narrow Lanes do not overtake cyclists’ signs will be in place.

Buses

Routes 3, C10 and N3 bus services are affected by these diversions.

The most up to date information is available at https://tfl.gov.uk/status-updates/major-works-and-events/lambeth-bridge-works

After the next stage: Completion of the bridge and ongoing works

We are aiming to complete the bridge works by 15 December 2025. Further closures will be required to fully reopen the bridge to traffic and works to complete the new road layout and traffic signalling either side of the bridge will continue until early summer 2026.

(taken from the TfL website)

New Bridge Street will be closed during the weekend of 15th November due to Crane Operations taking place.

The Employment Rights Bill is in its final stages in the House of Lords and is expected to receive Royal Assent by autumn 2025 — with some key reforms taking effect later this year and most major changes rolling out throughout 2026 and 2027.

Updates to speedometer check changes and Automated Driving Systems Speedometers DVSA is changing how speedometers are assessed on IVA tests for cars (M1) and vans (N1). IVA applicants for these vehicles will be asked to declare that speedometers have been installed or converted to read in miles per hour (mph) from kilometres per hour (kph). This is to ensure they comply with section 17 of the IVA inspection manual. Applicants can self-declare that their vehicles comply with these standards using the updated IVA application form. Evidence may be required when the test is taken. This will apply to tests from today (Wednesday 14 May 2025). If you have already completed an application form or your application is being processed on this date, speedometer checks will still apply. This change does not apply to: lorries (N2/3) busses (M2/3) vehicles fitted with speedometers capable of reading in mph or mph & kph (dual marked) from new vehicles fitted with a driver function which allows switching to mph Automated Driving Systems DVSA has added additional questions to the IVA application forms to ask about automated or self-driving features fitted to vehicles. You will need to tell us if the vehicle retains conventional driving controls and features or is fitted with drive by wire systems. Further information on what features are included can be obtained from the Agency.

We have received the following from TfL

Hi All,

I have had a number of comments fairly recently from multiple stakeholders about coaches parking/waiting on bus stops and blocking bus services. Most recently outside the Park Lane Hilton (presumably before/after an event).

Please can you remind members the broad rules on stops:

Yellow routes

• Set down and pick up are permitted on double and single yellow lines – however, activity must be taking place. Some London boroughs allow an observation time – however, this does not apply when loading restrictions are in force
• Check signs before using bus stops to pick up and set down as most are restricted to ‘local’ or ‘LT/TfL’ buses. Parking and waiting is not permitted at any time

Red routes

• Double red lines: no stopping at any time
• Single red lines: no stopping during restricted hours
• Vehicles registered as a bus can use red route bus stops, but must not park or wait, and activity must be taking place
• Some Red Route bus stops in busy areas now restricted to ‘local’ buses.

Robert Hall | Coach Network Advisor

Victoria Coach Station | Transport for London

 

The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster processing at the French border in Dover. To qualify, schools will need to provide proof of status – such as a screenshot from their national school database registration.  We encourage members to engage and share their experiences as this rolls out.

Click here to read more: Port Of Dover Launches UK-France School Trips Border Processing Pilot To Streamline Travel

RSO Partnership Press Release

I hope your week is going well!

I’m pleased to share our latest press release announcing an exciting new partnership with Road Skills Online, aimed at addressing the growing issue of bridge strikes.

Individually, both training and technology are proven tools in preventing these costly and dangerous incidents. Together, they become even more powerful—reinforcing and supporting one another. For example, if a driver forgets key elements of their training, our Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS) can serve as a timely reminder. Conversely, if a driver is tempted to ignore an LBDS warning, their prior training may prompt them to take it seriously.

We’d greatly appreciate it if you could consider featuring this announcement in your upcoming print or digital content. Your support in sharing this exciting development would be invaluable to us.

Kind regards

Louise Smith

Design and Marketing Manager

Dear Member,

The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it.

This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help guide the UKCOA’s conversations with government and stakeholders as we continue to represent the coach industry’s interests on this important issue.

Your feedback is anonymous and greatly appreciated.  To access the form please click here.

• Scheme will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes in the area

• Construction programme planned to minimise disruption for local residents and businesses as much as possible, but there will be impact at times

• TfL launching a dedicated travel advice page closer to the start of these works. 
• Roads in the surrounding area expected to be busier than usual, TfL encouraging Londoners to consider alternative transport options.

• Ensuring that people can walk, cycle and use public transport is vital to the capital’s economy and to improving everyone’s safety, health and wellbeing

Transport for London (TfL) is due to begin construction work this summer on a major new scheme to make A23 Streatham Hill safer and better for residents and those visiting the area.  The scheme, developed in close partnership with Lambeth Council, will create new pedestrian crossings, a protected cycling route and improvements to bus lanes in the area.

Ensuring that everyone can travel safely and sustainably is important to the health and wellbeing of people in neighbourhoods and communities across the capital. This includes being able to access local high streets, shops and other businesses and amenities easily and affordably. Currently, roads in the area do not make it easy or attractive to walk or catch the bus. TfL also needs to protect bus journey times on this important corridor to enable more people to benefit from London’s affordable network of bus services. The scheme will make it easier to cross busy roads, offer protected space for people to cycle and provide continuous bus lanes with fewer obstructions. The work will be undertaken in five main stages and is due to be completed by spring 2027.

The latest collision analysis for the area shows that 72 collisions took place in the 36-month period up to 31 October 2024, resulting in injuries to 75 people. TfL is determined to eliminate death and serious injury on the transport network as part of its Vision Zero goal.

TfL held a consultation into its plans for the A23 Streatham Hill, with 70 per cent of respondents stating that the changes would make it easier or safer to walk and 83 per cent saying the same about cycling.

TfL will begin construction work in summer on changes between Sternhold Avenue and Holmewood Road including:

• Making walking safer and easier by building two new pedestrian crossings and moving existing crossings to places where people want to cross
• New protected cycle lanes to make cycling safer on this important cycling corridor, including over the busy South Circular road
• New protected cycle lanes to make cycling safer on this important cycling corridor, including over the busy South Circular road
• Improvements to bus lanes by removing parking and loading bays, making it easier for buses to travel
• Changing some access to local side roads including restrictions and closures. This will improve road safety on the A23 and minimise vehicle movements across the protected cycle lane, reducing danger to people cycling
• Making public spaces more attractive for everyone, including by planting new trees and landscaping, as well as sustainable drainage to reduce the risk of flooding
• New traffic signals at the Telford Avenue junction, outside Brixton Bus Garage.
• TfL has planned its construction programme to minimise disruption for local residents and businesses as much as possible, including maintaining traffic flow and avoiding night working where possible. TfL will continue to monitor roads during the works and implement signal strategies to relieve congestion and assist the bus network. TfL will also work closely with bus operators to minimise any impacts on bus services as much as possible and 24/7 bus garage access will be maintained. TfL will be working closely with Lambeth Council to monitor and address any impacts on local side roads and the surrounding road network. Side road closures will be staggered to avoid multiple impacts to residents. All loading and parking will be facilitated on borough roads to prevent additional congestion to the A23. A TfL public liaison officer will also consult with local businesses about bespoke loading arrangements as needed. A comprehensive customer communications campaign will be put in place to ensure customers are aware of these works and their impacts and are equipped with comprehensive travel advice and information. TfL will also be launching a dedicated travel advice page closer to the start of these works.

(taken from the TfL Website)