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The Department for Transport have yesterday issued an important update to the upcoming requirements for Smart Tachograph 2 installation and driver’s hours records for PSV’s when conducting journeys into the EU. From 31 December 2024, new requirements will come into effect for some commercial international transport journeys involving PSV’s with more than 10 seats. These … Continue reading “IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys”

With cross-channel bookings surging in the lead-up to Christmas, the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) has confirmed the deployment of Operation Brock on the M20 for a limited period. The contraflow system will be in place on the London-bound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 and started overnight on Sunday 15 December, continuing until … Continue reading “Operation Brock Deployed on M20 Ahead of Busy Christmas Travel Period”

From Wednesday 4 December 2024 roadworks will be taking place on Belvedere Road between the railway bridge and Upper Ground slip roads. This will consist of temporary traffic lights past the worksite. Works are expected to be in place until May 2025. There will be changes to some tour bus stopping and standing arrangements, but … Continue reading “Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025”

No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank holiday (inclusive). If you’re planning to drive in London during the festive period, remember that the central London Congestion Charge will not operate from Wednesday 25 December until Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive). The Ultra Low Emission Zone, which operates across all London boroughs except … Continue reading “Congestion Charge over the Christmas Period 2024 – taken from the TfL Website”

Large numbers of people are expected to congregate to see the light and firework display around midnight based at the London Eye. The area around the River Thames between Waterloo and Lambeth Bridges, and in Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square will therefore be closed to all traffic. Additionally, the traditional gathering in Piccadilly Circus will also … Continue reading “New Years Eve 2024 – 13:30 Tuesday 31 December 2024 to 06:00 Wednesday 1 January 2025”

A316 London Road roundabout From Monday 21 October until mid-2025, there will be a series of lane restrictions on the A316 at the London Road roundabout and on all approaches. This is so we can complete highway improvement works. If you are using the A316, plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check … Continue reading “A316 Monday 21 October until mid-2025”