Dangerous Parking Bays Parkhurst Road Bexley Causing Near Misses

July 28, 2026

South London News On Your Doorstep Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

Residents in Bexley are raising urgent concerns over a dangerous junction on Parkhurst Road, where parking bays are allegedly causing significant visibility issues and frequent near misses, creating an ongoing hazard for drivers and pedestrians alike. The situation, described by one resident as "an accident waiting to happen," remains unresolved, prompting calls for immediate intervention from Bexley Council.

Parking Bays Obstructing Visibility at Parkhurst Road Junction

A resident of Parkhurst Road, Bexley, has reported a hazardous situation at the junction with Parkhill Road, specifically highlighting the impact of parking bays. According to the report, these bays, located at the end of Parkhurst Road, DA5, near a local doctors surgery, are blocking the left-hand side of the road for vehicles attempting to exit. This obstruction severely limits visibility, forcing drivers to pull out slowly and often into the path of speeding oncoming traffic. Photos accompany the report, reportedly showing a large parking area at the doctors surgery.

Drivers Forced into Oncoming Traffic Near Local Surgery and Church

The report details how drivers exiting Parkhurst Road are increasingly encountering near misses. A resident states that both they and their wife have experienced dangerous situations, being met by speeding cars head-on as they navigate around parked vehicles. This forces drivers onto the right-hand side of the road to gain visibility. Compounding the problem, cars are also frequently parked directly on the junction outside the doctors surgery, Plas Meddyg Surgery, which is located on Parkhill Road opposite St John the Evangelist Church. The Plas Meddyg Surgery website itself notes that parking is available in timed bays on Parkhurst Road.

Bexley Council's Response Times and Ongoing Review of Parking

Bexley Council is responsible for addressing highway defects and obstructions. The council aims to inspect urgent issues, such as those posing a safety risk, within one working day, with a full response provided within five working days. For non-urgent matters, inspections typically occur within three working days. The council also conducts annual reviews of Disabled Persons Parking Bays (DPPB) across the borough and has processes in place for reviewing parking restrictions. Residents can report incorrect parking, including vehicles obstructing dropped kerbs or parked on yellow lines, which the council can enforce. This ongoing issue on Parkhurst Road highlights the need for a prompt review of the parking bay layout to prevent a serious accident in the Bexley area.

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This report is based on data from FixMyStreet.

Document: Dangerous Junction, 28th July

Source Link: https://www.fixmystreet.com/report/9859374

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