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Monday 17 November until 2027 A23 Streatham Hill
From Monday 17 November, lane restrictions affecting both directions of the A23 between the junction with Holmewood Road on Brixton Hill and the junction with B221 Sternhold Avenue on Streatham Hill will be updated and further delays expected. For short journeys in the local area, consider walking or cycling where possible. Cycle diversions will be … Continue reading “Monday 17 November until 2027 A23 Streatham Hill”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
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 … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
Bus Strikes – 26th to 29th November 2025
Due to planned strike action, some bus routes in southwest, west and northwest London will be disrupted during the following times: From 05:00 on Wednesday 26 until 05:00 on Saturday 29 November During these strikes, little or no service is expected on the following routes: 13 (24hr route), 23 (24hr route), 31, 218, 295 (24hr route), 452 and N31. All other bus routes, Tube and rail … Continue reading “Bus Strikes – 26th to 29th November 2025”
Lambeth Bridge – until mid December 2025
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 … Continue reading “Lambeth Bridge – until mid December 2025”
6 January 2026 – Knightsbridge closure – Near the Barracks
Please be advised there will be an eastbound overnight (22:00 to 06:00) closure of Knightsbridge eastbound (Knightsbridge Green to Brompton Road – near the Barracks) on the night of 6 January 2026.
New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services
250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA) Dear Member, UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services … Continue reading “New Rules for International Regular and Special Regular Services”