Phases 1- 8 of work will begin on Blackfriars Road from Tuesday 5th January and will last approximately 4 months. The work is split into 8 phases in various areas of Blackfriars Road and the work will be completed by early May. These works are the continuation of the works that originally began in late November 2008 and were suspended in July due to congestion created by the works on the north side of the bridge to re-develop Blackfriars Station.

Phases 9 – 12 are provisionally planned to begin on 5th May and will finish on the 8th July.

TFL do not expect these works to have a great impact on traffic overall. The works will involve lane closures while maintaining two-way traffic flow. Small diversions will be in place for the affected side street closures and banned turns.  TFL will however monitor traffic flow in the area carefully and will act as required to mitigate any disruption as far as possible.

TFL has worked closely with Thames Water, their contractor Morrison’s and London Borough of Southwark to plan these works to have the least possible impact on traffic, local people and businesses. For example, they have ensured that the most disruptive works take place at the weekend in order to minimise the impact on traffic flow through this key thoroughfare.

Morrison’s will be writing to local residents and businesses to provide advance warning of the works and to provide information to those side streets affected by diversions. In addition, the strategic use of fixed-position advance warning signs will be in place to inform drivers of the works and allow them to take alternative routes.

Should you require any further information please contact TFL on 0845 305 1234 or at londonstreets@tfl.gov.uk.