a228 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the a228
a228 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the a228:
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Traffic Blackwall Tunnel (South Bore) South Bound
Broken Down VehicleBlackwall 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 11:50:05Traffic Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach All Directions
CongestionBlackwall 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 11:50:05Crown Lane All Directions
AccidentBromley 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 11:50:05Factory Road Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedAlbert 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 11:50:05Traffic Greenwich South Street All Directions
AccidentGreenwich High Road (Westbound) at the junction of Greenwich South Street - now clear. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Jardine Road All Directions
Broken Down VehicleRotherhithe 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 11:50:05Traffic Johnson Road All Directions
AccidentBromley Common (Southbound) at the junction of Johnson Road - Road now reopened. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Larkbere Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentSydenham Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Larkbere Road - Reports of an accident at this location. Traffic is flowing well.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Traffic Leathwell Road All Directions
Other UnplannedThurston Road (Both Directions) at the junction of Leathwell Road - The road will be closed overnight to facilitate bridge maintenance works.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Traffic Limehouse Link All Directions
Broken Down VehicleLimehouse 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 11:50:05Limehouse Link Tunnel East Bound
Broken Down VehicleLimehouse 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 11:50:05M25 Traffic J5
Minor Disruption - up to 15 minutes delayOn 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 11:50:03Traffic M25
Traffic Macbean Street All Directions
Other UnplannedBeresford 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 11:50:05Maplestead Road Traffic All Directions
AccidentA13 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 11:50:05Park Row All Directions
Broken Down VehicleTrafalgar 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 11:50:05Traffic Peninsular Park Road All Directions
Other UnplannedBugsby'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 11:50:05Prince Of Wales Road All Directions
CongestionShooters Hill Road (All Directions) The traffic lights at the junction are now working. Traffic is moving well.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Traffic Purley Downs Road All Directions
AccidentSanderstead Hill (Both Directions) at the junction of Sundown Avenue - Possible lane closures because of a collision. The road has reopened.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Rainham Road South All Directions
CongestionRainham 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 11:50:05Ripple Road East Bound
Broken Down VehicleRipple 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 11:50:05Rotherhithe Tunnel Traffic All Directions
Broken Down VehicleRotherhithe 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 11:50:05Traffic Ryecotes Mead All Directions
AccidentDulwich 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 11:50:05Traffic Stratheden Road All Directions
CongestionSFM 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 11:50:05Traffic Viking Gardens All Directions
Broken Down VehicleNewham Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Noel Road - All lanes now open. All lanes now open.
Reported: 18/05/2013 11:50:05Westbury Road Traffic All Directions
Other UnplannedRomford 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 11:50:05Traffic Conditions by SMS
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Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Rochester area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewTemple Farm Service Station (1.3mi away)
Rochester 01634 719286 - ViewBP Service Stations (1.3mi away)
Rochester 01634 719027 - ViewMitre Service Station (1.6mi away)
Rochester 01634 843915 - ViewTotal Convenience Stores (1.7mi away)
Rochester 01634 843190 - ViewEsso Service Station (2mi away)
Rochester 01634 727291
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).
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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) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.0 FM | Kiss 100 FM (Croydon) www.kiss100.com/ |
| 100.4 FM | Medway's KM FM (Canterbury) www.kmfm.co.uk/ |
| 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/ |
| 102.2 FM | Smooth FM (London) www.smoothradio.co.uk/ |
Local Police

- ViewCopShopUK Ltd (1.8mi away)
Strood 01843 825757 - ViewKent County Constabulary (2.4mi away)
The Brook 01634 827055 - ViewPort Of Tilbury Police (7.3mi away)
Tilbury 01375 846781 - ViewMaidstone Police Station (7.9mi away)
Palace Avenue 01622 690055 - ViewKent Police Authority (7.9mi away)
Lower Stone Street 01622 677055
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewSturla Car Repairs (2.7mi away)
Chatham 01634 840990 - ViewAuto Renovations (4.4mi away)
Hoo 01634 253383 - ViewHalls Automotive (4.4mi away)
Hoo 01634 254617 - ViewR & N Auto Clearance (4.6mi away)
Boxley 01634 865550 - ViewMr Beta Garage Services (6mi away)
Trafalgar Road 01474 568971
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewCHEQUERED FLAG (SMART) LIMITED (0.5mi away)
Rochester 01634711866 - ViewCUXTON AUTO SERVICES (0.7mi away)
Cuxton 01634717987 - ViewDARNLEY AUTO WORKS STROOD LIMITED (1mi away)
Rochester 01634715637 - ViewMR CLUTCH AUTOCENTRE (1.1mi away)
Rochester 01634724140 - ViewHALFORDS AUTOCENTRE (1.3mi away)
Rochester 01634720380
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