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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”
Park Lane – coach disembarkation on northbound carriageway – Reminder
Coaches unloading passengers in the northbound coach parking on Park Lane. Please can we remind operators that aside from the two coach bays to the rear of Apsley House no boarding or alighting is permitted in the northbound coach parking due to the proximity of the cycle lane. Additionally all northbound stops have a local … Continue reading “Park Lane – coach disembarkation on northbound carriageway – Reminder”
Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025
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 … Continue reading “Construction work on major scheme to transform A23 Streatham Hill to begin in summer 2025”
Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025
Concerts will be taking place over three consecutive weekends at Hyde Park. Up to 65,000 are expected to attend each concert. To facilitate the egress of this event, Park Lane will be closed in both directions each night on the listed days from approximately 21:00 until 23:45. Friday 4 July Saturday 5 July Sunday 6 … Continue reading “Hyde Park concerts, Park Lane Closures – July 2025”
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”
Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – REMINDER
Coach operators are requested to remind their teams of the restrictions relating to the use of the stand on Elizabeth Bridge. In particular they must not park or wait on the double yellow lines to the rear of the stand.