LATEST: Bishopsford Road bridge, Mitcham
On the evening of Friday 14 June, a bridge partially collapsed on the A217 Bishopsford Road / London Road near the junction of Riverside Drive in Mitcham causing damage to […]
Category Archives: Traffic and Highways
Have your say in parking charges consultation
Residents and people who work in Merton are being encouraged to have their say in a public consultation about a proposed new set of parking charges, which aim to reduce […]
Mitcham fire: residents advised to keep doors and windows closed
Residents are being advised to keep their doors and windows closed as firefighters extinguish the fire on the Suez site in Mitcham. There is still a significant amount of smoke emitting from […]
Council installs bollards outside homes to stop illegal crossover parking
Merton Council is taking enforcement action against residents who illegally park their vehicles on their properties without a dropped kerb. So far, the council’s enforcement officers have put up bollards […]
Motorists warned to keep clear of zigzag lines outside schools
Merton Council will be starting the new term by stepping up enforcement on motorists who stop on zigzag lines outside schools. Following concerns from parents and residents about safety and […]
Busy high street becomes 20 miles per hour zone
A busy high street has been designated as a 20 miles per hour zone to improve safety for road users and pedestrians. Merton Council, after consultation with Wimbledon Village Business […]
Gritting the roads to keep Merton moving
Merton Council is well prepared to deal with icy roads in the coming days and weeks with its store of 2,400 tonnes of salt and fleet of five gritters at […]
Blue Badge misuse leads to successful prosecutions
Merton Council won its case against two people who misused Blue Badges which were not their own, to park in restricted locations in Stanley Road and Compton Road, Wimbledon.
New route planned for cyclists and walkers
A public consultation wants your views on a proposed green route encouraging more walking and cycling between Merton and Kingston. The new 1.2km walking-cycling path will open up a traffic-free […]
Council plugs into demand for electric charge points
Merton Council, in partnership with Source London, is set to switch on the first of its electric vehicle charging points as it meets rising demand for less polluting vehicles and […]