21-02-2025
Two South London roads to have speed limits slashed by almost half
Two South East London roads are to have their speed limits slashed by almost 50 per cent. Picardy Manorway and Bronze Age Way will see motorists drive at no more than 30mph, slashed from 50mph with no diversion route in place.
The temporary speed limit was introduced by The London Borough of Bexley.
This is because utilities provider JSM Group Services need to carry out work for grid connection and cable works.
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On Picardy Manorway, the speed limit runs from the junction with Norman Road to the horse roundabout, by the junction with Anderson Way in Belvedere. Whereas the Bronze Age Way restriction kicks in from the same horse roundabout at the junction with Anderson Way to Queens Road in nearby Erith.
It kicked in yesterday (Thursday, February 20) and will be in place for up to 18 months. While it is thought the works will be done in around 23 days.
There will be no diversion routes in place. The move was green-lighted by Andrew Bashford, Head of Highways, Traffic and Infrastructure.
A Bexley Council spokesperson said: 'Temporary speed limits came into effect on Thursday, February 20, to enable essential works to take place safely and will be available for up to 18 months however it is anticipated that the works and speed reduction will be completed in 23 days.'
Transport for London (TfL) declined to comment.
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