Richmond Council confirm there will be no access via Teddington bridges overnight on weekdays from 11 September.

The council reported in early June that the bridges, which average over 5,000 pedestrians and 2,000 cycle movements on a typical weekday, would undergo works in a bid to maintain their upkeep and ensure they remain resilient for 'many years to come'.

It states a "bespoke" access system has been developed that allows the majority of works to be completed, whilst maintaining access across both bridges.

However, due to the restricted width of the bridges, when working on the inside of the parapets, we will have to restrict access to the bridges. To limit disruption these restrictions will take place overnight.

The nighttime works will take place when required from 9.30pm to 6.30am Monday-Friday. Works will not take place overnight on Saturday or Sunday.

Alternative routes

For those who would normally cross Teddington/ Lock Cut Bridge as part of their commute to access rail services to and from Teddington, the following bus routes serve both Richmond (rail and underground services) and Kingston (rail services): 

371 – serving Ham 

• operates every 8-10mins, approx. 05:30 and 01:00 (Mon-Sat) and every 11-12mins, approx. 06:30 to 01:00 on Sunday 
• Bus stops located on Sandy Lane, Ham Street, Ashburnham Road, Broughton Avenue and Dukes Avenue 

65 – serving Ham Common/Ham Parade 

• Operates approx. every 12mins between approx.. 05:30 and 00:50 
• Bus stops located along the A307 (Richmond Road, Upper Ham Road, Petersham Road) 

N65 (night service) – serving Ham Common/Ham Parade  

• Operates approx. every 30mins between approx. 01:00 and 05:00 
• Bus stops located along the A307 (Richmond Road, Upper Ham Road, Petersham Road) 

For onward bus connections to Teddington

• from Kingston you can use routes 281 and 285 or the SL7 Superloop 

For onward bus connections to Twickenham 

• from Richmond you can use route 490 

Full route information and timetables for bus, rail and underground services can be viewed on the TfL website.

Find out more

If you experience any difficulties with the works, please contact the council's Project Team by email on [email protected].

For emergencies affecting public safety outside office hours or at weekends, please contact Careline on 020 8744 2442.