Bridge parapet works A206 Pettman Crescent and resurfacing
We are replacing bridge parapets to the A206 Pettman Crescent in West Thamesmead and Plumstead and Glyndon.
The works are scheduled to happen during the school summer holidays.
11 August to 5 September
We are waterproofing and resurfacing Pettman Crescent.
During this time, the A206 southbound at the junction of Western Way and Pettman Crescent will have lane closures.
There will be alternative routes for Plumstead High Street and Woolwich.
There will also be temporary traffic lights on Pettman Crescent to manage the diversions.
Pettman Crescent will be completely closed at the junction with Plumstead High Street between 28 and 31 August. There will be diversions to maintain access to all routes.
This will not affect access for:
- pedestrians
- businesses
- residents' homes
You can report any incidents about the traffic management to Metro Traffic Services by calling 01303 265700.
Traffic Diversions
Thamesmead to Woolwich
Southbound traffic from Western Way will use a signed alternative route to Plumstead Road.
You can still access HMP Belmarsh.
Thamesmead To Plumstead High Street
There will be a signed exit at Western Way due to the lane closures.
You can still access the trading estate on this route.
Affected bus routes
Route 53 towards Plumstead and Lambeth North
Starts at Plumstead Common and serving Woolwich (Elizabeth Line Station).
It will not stop at Plumstead Station and Maxey Road.
Route N53 towards Plumstead or Whitehall
Running via Brewery Road and Raglan Road.
Routes 96, 99, 177, 180, 422, 469 and N1
Running via Griffin Road and Orchard Road.
For Plumstead Station, passengers should go to stop D (Plumstead Road and Lakedale Road) or stop T (Griffin Road and Conway Road).
Route 122 towards Plumstead Bus Garage and Crystal Palace
Starts at Plumstead Road (Elizabeth Line Station).
The last stop is Thomas Street.
Route 244 towards Queen Elizabeth Hospital
It will divert back down to Belmarsh as it comes out of Tom Cribb Road.
It will not stop at Plumstead Station. Passengers should use the Plumstead Road and Maxey Road stops instead.
Route 301 towards Bexleyheath and Woolwich
It will not stop at Nathan Way. Passengers should use the Western Way stop instead.
Route 380 towards Lewisham
It will not stop at:
- Warepoint Drive
- Whinchat Road
- Goosander Way
- Broadwater Road
- Tom Cribb Road
Passengers will need to use Route 244 instead and change at Woolwich.