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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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26th November 2025 – Farmers Protests in Whitehall
Closure of Whitehall between Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square due to the Farmers demonstration taking place on Wednesday 26 November 2025 between the hours of 09.00 until 16.00.
IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys
The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”
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 may lead to more significant delays in the area. For short journeys in the local area, consider walking or cycling … Continue reading “Monday 17 November until 2027 A23 Streatham Hill”
Weekend Travel Advice in London
Friday 21 until Sunday 23 November Friday 21 November ExCeL Centre – exhibition event (08:15 until 17:00) Hyde Park – commercial event (10:00 until 22:00) Kew Gardens – cultural event (16:30 until 22:00) The O2 – music event (18:30 until 22:45) Alexandra Palace – music event (18:30 until 22:30) Drumsheds – music event (19:00 until 03:00) … Continue reading “Weekend Travel Advice in London”
M20 – Operation Brock
When there’s any sort of disruption in the channel, HGV traffic on the M20 heading for the Port of Dover or the Eurotunnel has nowhere to go. ‘Brock’ is a contraflow that can be set up overnight. It separates traffic into different lanes across both carriageways and keeps the M20 and other local roads open … Continue reading “M20 – Operation Brock”
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”