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A13 Traffic East

Resurfacing

The A13 eastbound exit slip to the A1089 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 10 pm and 5:30 am, from 28 May 2013 to 30 May 2013.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:05

Traffic A13

Angel Road (North Circular Road) All Directions

Accident

Angel Road (North Circular Road) (All Directions) at the junction of the Cooks Ferry Flyover - The A406 has been fully reopened eastbound with one lane reopened in the westbound carriageway. All lanes open with traffic flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Argyle Street Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Euston Road (Westbound) at the junction of Argyle Street - Lane one closed overnight to facilitate subway works.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Battersea Bridge Road All Directions

Emergency

Battersea Park Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Battersea Bridge Road - Lane one is closed due to an emergency gas leak Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Blackfriars Underpass West Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Blackfriars Underpass (Westbound) - broken down vehicle removed. Vehicle removed. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Blackwall Tunnel (South Bore) South Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound Bore) (Southbound): the broken down motorcycle in the tunnel has been removed. All congestion resulting from this broken down vehicle has cleared (although tailback remain at the present time - see separate entry).

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of East India Dock Road - Congestion due cleared. A12 Southbound traffic flows have returned to normal for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Bread Street Traffic All Directions

Sports Event

Ludgate Circus (All Directions) - there is a early morning ceremonial rehearsal taking place involving full road closures from The Aldwych to Mansion House. All closures have now been lifted, residual delays are clearing from High Holborn area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Burlington Road Roundabout All Directions

Other Unplanned

Burlington Road between High Street and Malden Way (Kingston By Pass) - road is closed due to a fire. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Campden Hill Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Notting Hill Gate (Westbound) at the junction of Campden Hill Road. Road closure following a collision. Notting Hill Gate westbound has reopened following the earlier road trafic collision. Traffic is flowing well in the area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Clapton Common Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Stamford Hill (All Directions) at the junction of Clapton Common - Traffic signals are out of order. Traffic flows have returned to normal.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Cock Lane Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Giltspur Street (All Directions) closed to facilitate an event. No restrictions in place.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Cool Oak Lane All Directions

Accident

Edgware Road West Hendon Broadway junction with Cool Oak Lane (All Directions). There is a reported collision at this location. All lanes are open.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Crestfield Street Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Euston Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Crestfield Street - Lane one closed overnight outside Kings Cross station to facilitate pavement works.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Crown Lane All Directions

Accident

Bromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Crown Lane - There is a collision at this location. The southbound carriageway is blocked due a collision. Police are directing traffic. Expect delays

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Cumberland Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

All lanes reopened. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Edgware Road All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Praed Street (northbound) at the junction of Edgware Road - A broken down van is blocking the middle lane. Vehicle has been recovered.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Factory Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Albert Road junction with Saville Road (All Directions): There is a reported building fire at this location. All restrictions have now been lifted. There are no reports of congestion in the area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Fairmead All Directions

Emergency

Tolworth Rise North (Northbound) - Lane restriction on on-slip to northbound A3 at the junction of Fairmead due to emergency gas works. Restrictions have been removed. All lanes open.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Fairoak Lane Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Leatherhead Road (Northbound). Traffic is moving well. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Gliddon Road All Directions

Accident

Talgarth Road (Westbound) between Gliddon Road North End Road - Lane one is blocked following a collision. Traffic is slow moving on approach, expect delays.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Goldhurst Terrace All Directions

Congestion

Finchley Road junction with Goldhurst Terrace (All Directions). The Traffic lights at this junction are now working. The Traffic lights at this junction are now working.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Greenwich South Street Traffic All Directions

Accident

Greenwich High Road (Westbound) at the junction of Greenwich South Street - now clear. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Grotto Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Cross Deep (All Directions) junction with Grotto Road. All closures have been removed - Traffic flows have returned to normal in the area

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Grove End Road All Directions

Congestion

Wellington Road (Northbound) at the junction of Grove End Road - The traffic signals have been damaged. Police are partially blocking the junction for safety reasons. No restrictions in place.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Harrington Square All Directions

Other Unplanned

Hampstead Road junction with Harrington Square (Southbound): There is a low defective road sign at this location. The sign has now been made safe.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Heathcroft Gardens All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Southend Road (North Circular Road) at the junction of Wadham Road - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Jardine Road All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Rotherhithe Tunnel (Northbound) there is a broken down vehicle paritally blocking the road. Approach with care. The tunnel has been opened in both directions. Traffic is light and flowing well in the area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Johnson Road All Directions

Accident

Bromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Johnson Road - Road now reopened. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Kennington Oval All Directions

Accident

Harleyford Road junction with Kennington Oval (Northbound) There is a collision at this location. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Larkbere Road All Directions

Accident

Sydenham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Larkbere Road - Reports of an accident at this location. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Leathwell Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Thurston Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Leathwell Road - The road will be closed overnight to facilitate bridge maintenance works.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Limehouse Link All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Limehouse Link Tunnel (Westbound) Lane one is blocked by a broken down vehicle. The vehicle has now been removed - all lanes are open.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Limehouse Link Tunnel East Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Limehouse Link Tunnel (Eastbound) - lane one blocked due to broken down car. Vehicle has now been recovered. All lanes now reopen. Traffic flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Lingham Street All Directions

Accident

Clapham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Lingham Street- there is a collision at this location. Road reopened - accident cleared

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Long Road All Directions

Accident

Clapham Common North Side (Eastbound) at the junction of Long Road . Road reopened and traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic M25 East J7-J9

Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J9 (Leatherhead) and J7 (Gatwick), there are currently delays of 10 mins caused by congestion due to an earlier accident. Normal traffic conditions expected from 5:45 pm.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:04

Traffic M25

M25 Traffic J8-J9

Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

On the M25 anti-clockwise between junctions J9 (Leatherhead) and J8 (Reigate), there are currently delays of 15 mins caused by congestion due to an accident closing one lane between junctions J8 (Reigate) and J7. Normal traffic conditions expected from 5:00 pm.

Reported: 23/05/2013 16:10:03

Traffic M25

Macbean Street Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Beresford Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Macbean Street - One lane closed to facilitate the creation of a new road junction for a hotel complex. Lane one (of two) closure in place. Traffic is moving well on approach.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Maplestead Road All Directions

Accident

A13 Ripple Road (Eastbound) just after the entry slip from Lodge Avenue - All lanes reopened following a collision. Traffic flows are normal for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Marylebone Flyover All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Marylebone Road (Eastbound) lane one closed due to a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Nine Elms Lane East Bound

Other Unplanned

Nine Elms Lane (Eastbound) at the junction of St George's Wharf - Lane one closed to facilitate the removal of hoarding.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

North Circular Road All Directions

Congestion

Bowes Road (North Circular Road) (All Directions) - The traffic signals are not operating under central computer control at this junction. Traffic signals at this location are now on and working.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic North Hyde Road All Directions

Accident

The Parkway (Northbound) at the junction of North Hyde Road - Road is now fully open. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Nurse Close All Directions

Congestion

Watling Avenue (All Directions) at the junction of Orange Hill Road . Traffic signals have been restored. Traffic signals have been restored.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Palace Street All Directions

Other Unplanned

Buckingham Palace Road (All Directions) at the junction of Buckingham Gate - Temporary traffic signals in operation to facilitate road works. The temporary traffic lights have been removed and traffic flows have returned to normal.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Park Crescent All Directions

Congestion

Marylebone Road (All Directions) at the junction of Park Crescent the traffic signals are not working correctly. Traffic is flowing normally for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Park Row All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Trafalgar Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Park Row - Lane blocked due to a broken down tanker The broken down has now been removed and all lanes are open. Traffic is flowing well

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Peninsular Park Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Bugsby's Way (Both Directions) at the junction of Peninsular Park Road - lane closure to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge repainting programme.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Piccadilly Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Park Lane (Southbound) at the junction of Hyde Park Corner - Congestion on approach. Congestion has cleared.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Power Road All Directions

Accident

Gunnersbury Avenue (North Circular Road) (Southbound) at the junction of Power Road - Collision vehicles have now been cleared. Traffic flowing well in the area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Preston Road All Directions

Accident

Forty Avenue (All Directions) at the junction of Preston Road. Lane restrictions in place due to a collision. The road has reopened.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Prince Of Wales Road Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Shooters Hill Road (All Directions) The traffic lights at the junction are now working. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Purley Downs Road Traffic All Directions

Accident

Sanderstead Hill (Both Directions) at the junction of Sundown Avenue - Possible lane closures because of a collision. The road has reopened.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Rainham Road South All Directions

Congestion

Rainham Road North junction with Oxlow Lane (All Directions): The traffic lights are not working at this location. The signals have now been repaired.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Ripple Road Traffic East Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Ripple Road (Eastbound) - Lane three (of three) blocked due to a broken down vehicle. The accident has been cleared and lane three has been reopened to traffic. Traffic flows are returning to normal for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Rotherhithe Tunnel Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Rotherhithe Tunnel (All Directions) - Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day. Tunnel has fully re-opened. Traffic flows are returning to normal for time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Ryecotes Mead All Directions

Accident

Dulwich Common (Both Directions) at the junction of Ryecotes Mead - All lanes are now open. All lanes are now open. Traffic is flowing well in the area.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Shaftesbury Avenue Traffic All Directions

Congestion

High Holborn (All Directions) at the junction of Endell Street - The traffic lights are not working. Signals have been restored.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Station Parade Traffic All Directions

Accident

Southgate Circus junction with Chase Side(All Directions) There is a collision at this location. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Stoke Newington Church Street Traffic All Directions

Congestion

Stoke Newington High Street (Both Directions) at the junction of Stoke Newington Church Street. Traffic lights are working. Traffic signals are on and working. Traffic is moving well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Stratheden Road All Directions

Congestion

SFM Asset: 06/000001Shooters Hill Road (All Directions) at the junction of Prince Of Wales Road - The traffic lights are not working The traffic lights are not working at this junction, approach with care

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

The Roundway Traffic All Directions

Accident

Lordship Lane (All Directions) at the junction of The Roundway - Collision - Lordship Lane is blocked eastbound -Slow moving traffic on approach All roads have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Threadneedle Street East Bound

Obstruction

Threadneedle Street (Eastbound) at the junction of Bishopsgate - A parked lorry is causing an obstruction. Broken down vehicle has been moved. Traffic flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Tolworth Roundabout Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

On Tolworth Broadway (Southbound) at the junction with A3 Tolworth Roundabout, there is a broken down vehicle blocking lane two of three). Approach with caution. All lanes have reopened. Traffic is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Upper Richmond Road Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

West Hill (Westbound) at the junction of Upper Richmond Road - Lane two blocked due to broken down van. The broken down van has been recovered and traffic flows ahve returned to normal.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Viking Gardens Traffic All Directions

Broken Down Vehicle

Newham Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Noel Road - All lanes now open. All lanes now open.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Traffic Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) East Bound

Accident

Walthamstow Avenue (North Circular Road) (Eastbound) On approach to the Crooked Billet Roundabout. Partial restriction of the off slip towards the roundabout due to an accident. The collision has been cleared. All lanes are open.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Wendover Road Traffic All Directions

Congestion

High Street Harlesden (All Directions) at the junction of Wendover Road - Faulty traffic signals The traffic signals have been repaired.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

West Hill All Directions

Emergency

West Hill (westbound) between Keswick Road and Portinscale Road. Partial lane one restriction. All lanes have reopened on West Hill -Works are complete - Traffic flows have returned to normal

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Westbury Road Traffic All Directions

Other Unplanned

Romford Road (Both Directions) between Upton Lane and Green Street - Romford Road has reopened in both directions Romford Road has reopened in both directions, and vehicles that remain parked at the scene are not causing an obstruction. Traffic is flowing normally.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Western Avenue All Directions

Accident

Western Avenue (Eastbound) near the junction with Alperton Lane - Collision - Lane one reopened. Traffic is flowing well for the time of day.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

Western Avenue Traffic East Bound

Broken Down Vehicle

Western Avenue (Eastbound) near the junction of Victoria Road lane one blocked by a broken down van. Vehicle has been recovered. Traffis is flowing well.

Reported: 23/05/2013 17:00:06

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Road Information

Road: A224 Traffic
Origin: Foots Cray
Destination: Crayford
Notes: Crayford

Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Sidcup area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.

View BP Service Stations (0.4mi away)
Sidcup 020 83086939
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Orpington 020 83008673
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Chislehurst 020 83028053
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Sidcup 020 83094779
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Sidcup 020 83036064

Regional Weather Forecast

Tomorrow's weather (Friday) in Dartford will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 52°f and a nighttime temperature of 38°f (11°c/3°c). Wind will be coming in from the NNW, reaching 15mph. On Saturday it'll be thunderstorms , with 15 miles per hour wind from the WNW. Daytime temperatures will reach 46°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 38°f (8°c/4°c).

Wind from the N will reach mph in Dartford on Sunday), with sunny intervals in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 47°f, and 41°f overnight (8°c/5°c). Monday's weather will be sunny intervals in Dartford, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 47°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 44°f (8°c/7°c).

Dartford
24 MAY MAX 52° (11°c) MIN 38° (3°c) WIND 15mph (NNW)	25 MAY MAX 46° (8°c) MIN 38° (4°c) WIND 15mph (WNW)	26 MAY MAX 47° (8°c) MIN 41° (5°c) WIND 10mph (N)	27 MAY MAX 47° (8°c) MIN 44° (7°c) WIND 8mph (WNW)

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100.0 FM	Kiss 100 FM (Croydon) www.kiss100.com/
100.6 FM	Classic FM (London) www.classicfm.co.uk/
100.9 FM	Classic FM (Wrotham) www.classicfm.co.uk/
101.6 FM	West Kent's KM FM (Sevenoaks) www.kmfm.co.uk/
101.7 FM	Ten 17 (Harlow) www.ten17.co.uk/
102.2 FM	Smooth FM (London) www.smoothradio.co.uk/

Local Police

View Metropolitan Police Service (1mi away)
87 Main Road 020 83081212
View Bromley Borough Police (2.9mi away)
Orpington 020 83131212
View Metropolitan Police (2.9mi away)
Orpington 01689 891212
View Metropolitan Police Service (3mi away)
2 Arnsberg Way 020 83011212
View Kent Police (4.4mi away)
Instone Road 01474 331055

Breakdown Recovery

View Bromley Recovery Service (1.9mi away)
Orpington 01689 824824
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Orpington 01689 817176
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Swanley 01322 662211
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Mark Way 01322 666669
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London 07956 344001

Garages & MOT Testing Stations

View JEMCA SIDCUP (0.3mi away)
Sidcup 02083008151
View LANCASTER SIDCUP (0.4mi away)
Sidcup 02083023333
View STEPHEN JAMES RUXLEY (0.6mi away)
Sidcup 02083026431
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Sidcup 02083095547
View NEVES GARAGE LTD (0.9mi away)
Sidcup 02083001000

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