Thames Water attends emergency works on Kingston road, causing partial and full night lane closures

By Tilly O'Brien 26th May 2026

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Local News by Tilly O'Brien 26th May 2026

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There is currently a two lane closure on Wood Street (Westbound) heading towards the John Lewis tunnel and Kingston Bridge (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

There is currently a two lane closure on Wood Street (Westbound) heading towards the John Lewis tunnel and Kingston Bridge.

The lane closures are opposite the junction of Water Lane. Delays are expected today (Tuesday, 26 May) for traffic on approach to the Bentall Centre and Kingston Bridge (westbound).

This will become a full overnight closure today from 7pm today to 6am on Wednesday, 27 May.

This is due to emergency works by Thames Water.

Diversions for traffic and buses will be via Richmond, Richmond Bridge, Twickenham, Strawberry Vale and Kingston Road.

The full diversion route is Richmond Road toward Ham, Petersham Road, over Richmond Bridge, Richmond Road (Twickenham), York Street, King Street, Cross Deep, Strawberry Vale, Twickenham Road, Manor Road, Kingston Road, Upper Teddington Road, High Street, Kingston Bridge.

Traffic travelling from Teddington, Hampton and Hampton Wick over the bridge into Kingston should not be affected.

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