Roadworks cause chaos in Woolwich

Monday, 11 August 2025 21:24

By Maritime Radio News Team @MaritimeLDN

Roadworks at a major Woolwich junction have been causing long delays.

There were long delays in Woolwich, Plumstead and the surrounding areas during Monday's rush hour owing to bridge parapet replacement and resurfacing works on Pettman Crescent.

Between 11th August and 5th September, there will be lane closures and temporary traffic lights.

Between 28th August to 31st August, there will be a full road closure at Plumstead High Street junction.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich warned of the potential for delays in the area, once the roadworks began.

🚧 There will be delays in Woolwich, Plumstead and the surrounding areas due to replacement and resurfacing of Pettman Crescent bridge.

Temporary lights are in place, read more about closures and diversions in place: https://t.co/fkD6LHJQ36 pic.twitter.com/KbwvSmw0VZ
— Royal Borough of Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) August 11, 2025

Despite the warnings, there were still long tailbacks on Monday, with many motorists reporting "Chaos".

Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, councilor Anthony Okereke, has called an emergency meeting, with TfL, for Tuesday to discuss the problems.

The traffic today from the Pettman Crescent Bridge works has been chaotic.

We’ve called an emergency meeting with @TfL tomorrow to get this resolved. pic.twitter.com/UJEdCVbboX
— Cllr Anthony Okereke (@MrOkereke) August 11, 2025

Have you been caught up in the chaos? Let us know in the comments section.

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