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      Traffic Legend

      Traffic 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Greenwich South Street All Directions

      Accident

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

      Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Johnson Road All Directions

      Accident

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

      Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Larkbere Road Traffic 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Leathwell Road 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      M25 Traffic J5

      Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delay

      On the M25 clockwise between junctions J4 (Bromley) and J5 (Sevenoaks), expect traffic delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, from 10 pm on 21 May 2013 to 5 am on 22 May 2013.

      Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:03

      Traffic M25

      Traffic Macbean Street 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Maplestead Road Traffic 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Peninsular Park Road 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Prince Of Wales Road All Directions

      Congestion

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

      Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Purley Downs Road 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Ripple Road 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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      Traffic Viking Gardens All Directions

      Broken Down Vehicle

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

      Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

      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: 18/05/2013 11:50:05

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      A228 Traffic
      Origin
      Gravesend
      Destination
      Shipbourne
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      Regional Weather Forecast

      Tomorrow's weather (Sunday) in Medway will be white cloud with a maximum daytime temperature of 57°f and a nighttime temperature of 43°f (14°c/6°c). Wind will be coming in from the W, reaching 8mph. On Monday it'll be cloudy with light rain , with 7 miles per hour wind from the NNE. Daytime temperatures will reach 57°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 43°f (14°c/6°c).

      Wind from the NNW will reach mph in Medway on Tuesday), with cloudy with light rain in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 56°f, and 50°f overnight (13°c/10°c). Wednesday's weather will be cloudy with light rain in Medway, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 56°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 46°f (14°c/8°c).

      Medway
      19 MAY
      MAX 57° (14°c)
      MIN 43° (6°c)
      WIND 8mph (W)
      20 MAY
      MAX 57° (14°c)
      MIN 43° (6°c)
      WIND 7mph (NNE)
      21 MAY
      MAX 56° (13°c)
      MIN 50° (10°c)
      WIND 11mph (NNW)
      22 MAY
      MAX 56° (14°c)
      MIN 46° (8°c)
      WIND 15mph (N)

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      100.0 FMKiss 100 FM (Croydon)
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      100.4 FMMedway's KM FM (Canterbury)
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      100.6 FMClassic FM (London)
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      100.9 FMClassic FM (Wrotham)
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      101.6 FMWest Kent's KM FM (Sevenoaks)
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      102.2 FMSmooth FM (London)
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