The west side of Russell Square is now closed until 3 April 2020 to allow for gas main works. Local diversions are in place.
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Westminster – Broad Sanctuary
Broad Sanctuary (the road that leads from Victoria Street to Parliament Square, by Westminster Abbey) will be closed eastbound from 1 to 23 April 2020. For coaches travelling towards Whitehall, turn right at Great Smith Street, ahead Marsham Street, left into Horseferry Road, then Millbank, ahead into Abingdon Street to Parliament Square.
Stricter Enforcement of Rotherhithe Tunnel’s Safety Restrictions
Vehicles that are more than two metres wide or two metres high, or goods vehicles weighing more than two tonnes have been banned from the Rotherhithe Tunnel since September 2018. Since February, enforcement of the weight restriction has been carried out by cameras and people driving prohibited vehicles through the tunnel have been fined up … Continue reading “Stricter Enforcement of Rotherhithe Tunnel’s Safety Restrictions”
Westminster – Abingdon Street
Advance notice that Abingdon Street, which is part of the road network from Millbank to Parliament Square will be closed from Monday 27 April until early July 2020 for security gate installation work. Traffic will be diverted via Horseferry Road and Marsham Street.
The ‘Anderson’ Plan to improve Coach Operation in London launched
At the London Tourist Coach Operators Association / Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport workshop on Operating Coaches in London in September 2019, Mark Anderson, MD of Anderson Travel presented the view from the industry. He concluded with an action plan for all those involved with the industry (i.e. both operators and stakeholders). Effective communication … Continue reading “The ‘Anderson’ Plan to improve Coach Operation in London launched”
London Mayoral Election Postponed
As a result of COVID-19, the Government have announced that the London Mayoral Election and that of the London Assembly have been postponed one year and will now take place in May 2021. Other local elections in England have also been postponed until next year. This means that the current Mayor, Sadiq Khan, will serve … Continue reading “London Mayoral Election Postponed”
London’s Transport Commissioner Mike Brown on the response to coronavirus in London
Support NHS heroes and TfL — please stay at home MY heartfelt thanks go to the people of London for acting on the instruction of the Mayor and Government to stay at home and not travel to help fight the spread of coronavirus, save lives and protect our NHS. We have seen Tube and rail … Continue reading “London’s Transport Commissioner Mike Brown on the response to coronavirus in London”