Author: Margaret

Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 March

Olympia

From 10:00 until 17:00 each day, Olympia will host an annual event. Large crowds are expected. On Thursday and Friday, the District line will not run to Olympia, so customers will need to use London Overground services.

Friday 28 and Saturday 29 March

O2 Arena

From 18:30 until 22:30 each evening, the O2 Arena will host music and sporting events. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after each event.

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March

City of London

From 05:00 until 19:30 on Saturday, and from 00:01 until 19:30 on Sunday, road closures and bus diversions will be in place around Ludgate Hill for filming. From 05:00 until 12:00, Carter Lane will be closed before the film crew move up to Ludgate Hill until 19:30 on both days.

(Taken from TfL Website)

For information: Overnight (23:59 to 05:00) southbound closure of Blackwall Tunnel – 29 March 2025.

Dear Member,

The Port of Dover has issued essential guidance for coach operators travelling during the Easter period to ensure smooth processing and minimise delays. To manage high volumes of traffic, coaches must not arrive at the Port more than three hours before their designated sailing time.  Any coach arriving earlier than this will be turned away.

On Friday 4th April and Friday 18th April, all coaches must first proceed to the designated Coach Processing Facility at Dover’s Cruise Terminal before heading to the Ferry Terminal.  Upon arrival, a sequencing process will be in place, and coaches will be issued a number.  Any coach that arrives at the Ferry Terminal without this number will be required to leave.

The Cruise Terminal is located at postcode CT17 9DQ and can also be found using What3Words: ///column.table.honestly.

To ensure a smooth passage through Border Control, all passengers, including school groups, must have their passports open and ready for inspection.  Bags of passports will not be accepted.  Operators should also ensure that onboard toilet facilities have been emptied before arriving at the Port and that there is sufficient food and water available for passengers in case of delays.

Please familiarise yourself with the attached guidance, and for further information visit Easter Half Term Travel Information

M6 northbound within J34 | Northbound | Road Works

M6 northbound between junctions J33 and J34 . Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 29 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

M6 southbound between J38 and J37 | Southbound | Road Works

Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J38 and J37 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 19:00 on 30 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

M6 J22 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works

The M6 northbound exit slip at junction J22 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 1 April 2025 to 06:00 on 2 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M6 J25 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works

The M6 southbound entry slip at junction J25 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 21:00 on 27 March 2025 to 06:00 on 28 March 2025. Schedule : From 21:00 on 2 April 2025 to 06:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.

M6 northbound between J44 and J45 | Northbound | Road Works

The M6 northbound between junctions J44 and J45 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active, expect disruption until 19:00 on 3 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

M6 southbound between J1 and M1/A14 | Southbound | Road Works

The M6 southbound between junction J1 and the M1 . Lane Closures:  Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 29 March 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 06:00 from 14 April 2025 to 16 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

M6 northbound between J36 and J37 | Northbound | Road Works

The M6 northbound between junctions J36 and J37 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Emergency barrier repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period  expect disruption until 05:00 on 19 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

M6 southbound between J35 and J34 | Southbound | Road Works

M6 southbound between junctions J35 and J34 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 29 March 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

M6 southbound between J34 and J33 | Southbound | Road Works

M6 southbound between junctions J34 and J33 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 19:00 on 28 March 2025 to 06:00 on 29 March 2025. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 19:00 and 06:00 from 31 March 2025 to 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

A590 westbound between B5281 and A595 | Westbound | Road Works

Location : The A590 westbound between the junctions with the A5087 west of Ulverston and the A595 . Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 01:00 on 28 March 2025.

A590 eastbound between A595 and B5281 | Eastbound | Road Works

Location : The A590 eastbound between the junctions with the A595 and the A5087 west of Ulverston. Reason : Emergency roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 01:00 on 28 March 2025.

The M60 clockwise between junctions J5 and J6 . Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:30 and 05:00 from 27 March 2025 to 29 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of four lanes closed.

Anticlockwise between junctions J8 and J6 through lane. Lane Closures : Lane three will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:30 and 05:00 from 27 March 2025 to 29 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of three lanes closed.

Clockwise between junctions J6 and J8 through lane. Lane Closures : Lanes 2 and 3 will be closed. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:30 and 05:00 from 27 March 2025 to 29 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be two of three lanes closed.

The M60 anticlockwise between junctions J17 and J15 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Roadworks are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 20:00 and 05:00 from 27 March 2025 to 29 March 2025. Lanes Closed : There will be one of four lanes closed.

The M60 clockwise exit slip at junction J19 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 20:54 on 26 March 2025 to 07:00 on 27 March 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.

Closure of Baker Street in both directions between George and Blandford Streets 25-28 March 2025

Instalcom Ltd will be carrying out telecommunication works at the above location. To facilitate these works there will be a full closure of Baker Street between George Street and Blandford Street.

Overnight road closures will impact a number of major Kent motorways and A-roads over the coming week. Between Monday, March 24 and Sunday, March 30, works will be taking place at various stretches of the M2, M20 and M25 which drivers will need to be aware of.

On Monday night, the M20 eastbound will shut from Junction 7, for Detling Interchange, to Junction 9, near Ashford, for central reservation works. The closure will be in effect from 8pm to 6am with traffic diverted via the A249, M2, A2 and A20 to return onto the M20.

250312 Letter updating members regarding Regular and Special Regular Protocol (UKCOA)

Dear Member,

UK-based coach operators running international services will see changes come into effect from 1 April 2025 as the Regular and Special Regular (RSR) Protocol replaces existing arrangements under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).  These updates primarily impact timetabled coach services and those carrying specific groups, such as school transport.

The RSR Protocol largely replicates the temporary TCA provisions, ensuring continued access for UK operators to the EU and beyond.  From April, UK operators will be able to run authorised RSR services to countries such as Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova, and Ukraine, in addition to EU member states.  While this transition is expected to be smooth, operators should be aware of the revised authorisation process through the DVSA (for GB-based operators) and the DVA (for Northern Ireland operators).

For services between Northern Ireland and Ireland, specific provisions will remain under the TCA. These include allowances for cabotage within Ireland for RSR services, transit rights for journeys passing through Ireland to reach Northern Ireland, and occasional services picking up and setting down passengers in Ireland.

Cabotage rules are also changing.  From 1 April, EU operators will no longer be allowed to conduct cabotage operations in the UK.  Similarly, UK operators remain restricted from undertaking cabotage in the EU, meaning services must start or end in the UK.

For operators running occasional services, no changes are expected, and existing requirements for Interbus Journey Forms or TCA Transit Forms will continue. However, non-liberalised occasional services (those not covered by Interbus or the TCA) will still require separate authorisation through the DVSA.

The DfT has confirmed that existing RSR authorisations issued under the TCA will remain valid for their approved duration.

Full details of the changes are attached in the notification sent to the UKCOA by DfT.

M4 Prince of Wales Bridge

We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage.

If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the network, including the approaches to the bridges, please visit our daily closures page. 

(taken from the National Highways website)