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Horse Guards Avenue – 27th December to 4th January 2025
Please be advised that Horse Guards Avenue will be closed (to facilitate New Years Eve events) from 27 December 2024 until 4 January 2025.
IMPORTANT – DfT Issue Update to Smart Tachograph and Driver Hours Regulations for International Journeys
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”
Weekend Travel Advice (taken from the TfL website) 19 to 23 December 2024
Until 19:00 on Friday 20 December Pentonville Road There is a southbound bus lane closure and northbound single lane closure on Pentonville Road, between the junctions of Lorenzo Street and Killick Street. This is due to Thames Water works. Thursday 19 December ExCeL Centre From 12:00 until 22:00, the ExCeL Centre will host an event. … Continue reading “Weekend Travel Advice (taken from the TfL website) 19 to 23 December 2024”
AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published
Dear Members, We have received formal confirmation today from the Department for Transport (DfT) that the regulations regarding exemptions from the Accessible Information requirements for rail replacement services have now been published. You can access the details via the following link: Exemption for Rail Replacement Coach Services A total of 546 operators have been granted … Continue reading “AIR Rail Replacement Exemption Regulations Published”
A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update
Between November 2024 and May 2025 there will be weekend directional closures of the A40 Westway elevated section between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone flyover. Access to and from the A40 & A3220 will be maintained. Works will take place from 22:00 Friday to 05:00 Monday each weekend but will not take place between end … Continue reading “A40 Westway November 2024 to May 2025 – Update”
Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025
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”