Bexley Council announces roadworks and closures

June 18, 2026

South London News On Your Doorstep Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

Bexley Council has announced upcoming roadworks and temporary traffic restrictions across several areas of the borough. These measures are being implemented to facilitate essential maintenance and improvement works, with details of affected roads and expected durations now published.

Sidcup, Erith, and Crayford Road Restrictions

In Sidcup, temporary pedestrian walkway closures are planned for Station Road to allow for railway bridge examinations by Network Rail. These works are expected to take place overnight over two days, commencing July 1, 2026, with alternative crossing points provided.

Fraser Road in Erith will experience a prohibition of traffic and a speed reduction to 20mph to enable a water mains replacement by Thames Water. This extensive project is scheduled to last for 18 months, with phased works commencing June 25, 2026.

Station Road in Crayford will also see a temporary road closure near the railway bridge for essential works by Network Rail. While the works are expected to be completed within two days, the order will be valid for 18 months, beginning July 1, 2026.

Bexleyheath and Welling Works

Bexleyheath will experience several traffic management measures. Lion Road will be subject to a road closure and parking restrictions from June 23, 2026, for highway improvement works, with the main works anticipated to last two days. Additionally, Mayplace Road East and Manor Road will have traffic prohibitions and parking restrictions implemented from June 25, 2026, for highway improvement works, expected to be completed within three days, primarily overnight.

In Welling, Queen's Road will face a prohibition of traffic and waiting/loading restrictions for highway improvement works. These are scheduled to commence on June 26, 2026, and are expected to be completed within one day. Access for emergency services and residents will be maintained.

Broader Context of Infrastructure Projects

These notices form part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve local infrastructure across the borough. Such works are often funded through a combination of council budgets and contributions from developers, such as Section 106 agreements or Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, though specific funding sources for each project are not detailed in these notices. The duration of these orders, often extending to 18 months, typically covers the entire period during which the works *could* take place, with the actual disruption usually being significantly shorter.

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