The Spinney in Sidcup to close for four months for water works
MGroup Water will carry out mains replacement on behalf of Thames Water, with restrictions in place only when indicated by signs.
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The Spinney in Sidcup is set to be closed along its entire length for approximately four months while essential water mains replacement works are undertaken. The works are being carried out by MGroup Water, acting on behalf of Thames Water.
Traffic Restrictions and Exemptions
Loampit Hill A20 in Lewisham closed after crash
Buses are being diverted from the busy road following the incident.
Bexley Council has issued a temporary traffic order to facilitate the closure. This order allows for vehicles to be prohibited from using the road. However, the restrictions will not be continuous, applying only when indicated by traffic signs. Parking and loading will also be banned along the entire length of The Spinney when the restrictions are in force. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from these measures, as are vehicles being used in connection with the works.
The temporary traffic order was announced by Bexley Council on 21 October, with the works scheduled to begin on 26 October. While the order remains valid for 18 months, the actual works are expected to be completed within 132 days, equating to around four months. Motorists are advised that diversions will be in place via The Grove and The Spinney.
Questions this report answers
+How long will The Spinney in Sidcup be closed for?
The Spinney in Sidcup is expected to be closed for approximately four months. The works are scheduled to take 132 days to complete, although the temporary traffic order remains valid for 18 months.
+Who is carrying out the water mains replacement works?
The water mains replacement works are being carried out by MGroup Water on behalf of Thames Water. Bexley Council has issued the necessary temporary traffic order for the road closure.
+Will the road be continuously closed for four months?
No, the restrictions will only be in place when indicated by traffic signs. This means the closure will not be continuous for the entire four-month period. Emergency service vehicles will be exempt.
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