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Traffic Jam

Yesterday I needed to take the 270 bus and was stuck in a massive traffic jam along Putney Bridge Rd.  Took nearly 30 minutes to get from Putney to reach the Wandsworth One Way system, part of which appeared to be closed for roadworks.Just so I can plan any future journeys, is this happening everyday or was I caught in a one off?

Martine Guy ● 2743d4 Comments

My journey to work along the 220/270 route from Putney Bridge Road towards Hammersmith has been affected for the past few weeks. It has at times taken 25-30 mins to get from Wandsworth Park to Putney Bridge (!) This is at 7/8am. I think it’s due to the Hammersmith bridge closure but I’m not sure how much more I can take of this

Simon Sharp ● 2743d

Simon, thanks for the reply.  It’s really bad for you if you can’t change your route.  You have my sympathy.  I hadn’t thought about the Hammersmith Bridge effect.  Totally understand not being able to take much more, especially when you have the stress of getting to work.

Martine Guy ● 2743d

The bridge closure has had a terrible impact on traffic all over SW London.  Driving around Chiswick and Kew yesterday was a nightmare.

Chantal Blake-Milton ● 2743d

First trip in a Zipcar for a couple of months, late Tuesday morning, to take feline to vet in Barnes for a check up. Must admit I was surprised to queue from Wadham Road to Putney High Street. I thought it might be the Hammersmith Bridge closure but traffic in PHS and LRR seemed no worse than usual. I wondered if it was the two vehicles unloading in PBR at the end of the bus lane just before PHS that were throttling the traffic, particularly as on the return trip the queue and vehicles unloading had gone?

Michael Ixer ● 2743d