Bromley Council closes roads for Thames Water works until February 2028
Beckenham Lane and Bourne Road among 18 streets restricted for up to 18 months under temporary traffic order
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Bromley Council has restricted vehicle access on 18 streets across the borough to allow Thames Water to carry out maintenance works. The temporary traffic order, issued on 5 August 2026, permits closures and diversions for up to 18 months, though works will only proceed when traffic signs are displayed.
Daniel Jones, Bromley Council’s director of environment and public protection, confirmed the order in a public notice. He stated that the restrictions aim to facilitate repair works while maintaining access to properties where practicable. Emergency vehicles will not be affected.
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Which streets are affected?
The order applies to Beckenham Lane and Bourne Road in Bromley, Braemar Gardens in West Wickham, Chatham Avenue in Hayes, and Clock House Road in Beckenham. Other streets include College Road, Gravel Pit Way in Orpington, Green Lane in Chislehurst, and Haysleigh Gardens in Penge.
Hazelmere Road in Petts Wood, Jaffray Road in Bromley, Leaves Green Crescent in Keston, and Links Road in Beckenham are also listed. Madeira Avenue, Main Road in St Paul’s Cray, Poverest Road in St Mary Cray, Sandford Road in Bromley, Sunningvale Avenue in Biggin Hill, and West Street in Bromley complete the schedule.
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What are the restrictions?
The order bans waiting and restricts vehicle access on the listed streets. Traffic will be diverted onto nearby roads, except in cul-de-sacs. Vehicles parked in violation may be removed under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986, as reported by *This Is Local London*.
Jones stated in the notice that the restrictions will only apply during periods marked by traffic signs. Vehicles directly involved in the works, or those directed by police or civil enforcement officers, are exempt.
The order will come into effect on Wednesday 5th August 2026 with no specified finish date. The order will have a maximum duration of 18 months and works will begin on or after the commencement date of the order.
Daniel Jones, director of environment and public protection, Bromley Council
What happens next?
The order remains in force until 5 February 2028 unless revoked earlier. Residents can check the Public Notice Portal for updates or contact Bromley Council’s Environmental Services Department on 020 8461 7507. Works will proceed only when traffic signs indicate active closures.
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+Which streets are closed for Thames Water works?
The order affects 18 streets, including Beckenham Lane, Bourne Road, Braemar Gardens, and Clock House Road. Bromley Council listed all affected roads in its public notice, with closures enforced only when traffic signs are displayed.
+How long will the road closures last?
The temporary traffic order allows closures for up to 18 months, ending on 5 February 2028. Bromley Council stated works will only proceed when traffic signs indicate active restrictions, with no fixed end date specified.
+What happens if I park on a closed street?
Vehicles parked in violation may be removed under the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. Bromley Council’s order exempts vehicles involved in the works or directed by police or civil enforcement officers.
+Who can I contact for more information?
Residents can call Bromley Council’s Environmental Services Department on 020 8461 7507. The Public Notice Portal also provides updates on the traffic order and other local notices, as reported by *This Is Local London*.
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