Westminster Bridge Protective Barriers January 2022

Permanent protective barriers are being installed on Westminster Bridge to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Work will continue until late January 2022, with some overnight finishing works continuing into early February. During the works there will only be one lane in each direction for all traffic, causing delays, especially at busy times.

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Bradford – Clean Air Zone Implementation

Next month sees the introduction of the Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ) covering the area inside, and including, the Bradford outer ring road. It will also extend out along the Aire valley corridor, (Manningham Lane/Bradford Road and Canal Road area) to include Shipley and Saltaire. Starting on Monday 26 September the CAZ will operate 24 … Continue reading “Bradford – Clean Air Zone Implementation”

Tourism Tax

Manchester has become the first UK city to launch a “tourist tax” for visitors from 1 April 2023. The City Visitor Charge will mean that those staying in hotels face an extra £1 per room, per night, for their accommodation cost. The money will be used to help to run large events, conferences, festivals, marketing … Continue reading “Tourism Tax”

Closure of A40 20 January – 13 March 2023

Roadworks will impact the A40 at Horn Lane (North Acton) over eight weekends (22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday) from 20 January to 13 March 2023. On the A40 itself these works will result in directional lane restrictions with only one lane open through the worksite. The works are summarised below: Eastbound Phase 1: 20-23 January … Continue reading “Closure of A40 20 January – 13 March 2023”

London Marathon: Sunday 21 April

On Sunday 21 April, starting from 08:30, the 2024 London Marathon will commence from three locations on Blackheath in South East London and then cover a distance of 26.2 miles finishing in The Mall, Central London. Approximately 50,000 entrants are expected to compete or take part this year. Roads traversed from the start points are: … Continue reading “London Marathon: Sunday 21 April”

20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March

Roads across London to be made safer with 28km of new 20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March. The 20mph speed limits will be introduced on sections of the A503, A501, A41, A1, A10, A11 and A1203, and will help to make a large … Continue reading “20mph speed limits on TfL roads in Camden, Islington, Hackney, Haringey and Tower Hamlets from Friday 31 March”

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Reopen 14 June

Heathrow is targeting a reopening date of 14 June. The remobilisation of Terminal 4 will be gradual, with Qatar Airways returning to its home terminal first. They will be joined by several other Terminal 4 carriers, including Etihad, Air Malta and El Al in the following days and weeks. Over the coming months, Heathrow will … Continue reading “Heathrow Terminal 4 to Reopen 14 June”