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Parking causing obstruction

Reported via mobile in the Other Roads or Carriageway issue category anonymously at 09:24, Wednesday 4 February 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1271745-B4T0R2.

There are temporary road works at the junction of Blakes Terrace and West Barnes Lane with 3-way temporary traffic signals in operation.

Due to on-street parking on Blakes Terrace, there is no available space for vehicles to queue when waiting to turn into West Barnes Lane. As a result, vehicles are forced to stop in the running lane or block the junction while waiting at the temporary signals.

This is causing congestion and presents a road safety risk, particularly during peak times, with vehicles queuing into the junction and limited visibility for approaching traffic.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a road or pavement.

    If there is a fault with the road or pavement, a highway officer will visit to inspect the site within five working days. If we decide it’s an emergency we will make it safe within 4 hours following the inspection. If it is not dangerous, we will resolve it within 28 days following the inspection.

    Did you know…?
    In our 2025-26 budget, we are investing £3.7 million in fixing and maintaining our roads and pavements."

    Posted by Merton Council at 09:24, Wednesday 4 February 2026

  • State changed to: In progress

    Updated by Merton Council at 09:27, Wednesday 4 February 2026

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