Motorists and residents across several neighbourhoods in the London Borough of Lambeth are being urged to plan ahead, as a series of essential roadworks will lead to significant closures throughout January and February 2026.
Major Disruption for Key Commuter Routes
The planned works will affect streets in areas including Brixton, Herne Hill, Clapham, West Norwood, Norwood, Tulse Hill, and Streatham. While many of the closures are scheduled to last only a day or two, one key route is set for a lengthy shutdown.
The most substantial closure will be on Landsdowne Hill in Tulse Hill, where Southern Gas Networks (SGN) will be carrying out works. This route will be closed for almost three weeks, from January 15 to February 3, likely causing considerable disruption for local traffic.
Full Schedule of Closures and Works
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) compiled the following list of confirmed closures using the real-time tracking service one.network. Drivers should note these dates and seek alternative routes.
January 2026 Closures:
- Croxted Road, Herne Hill: Closed January 14-15 for Network Rail works.
- Landsdowne Hill, Tulse Hill: Closed January 15 to February 3 for SGN gas works.
- Ferndale Road, Brixton: Closed January 21-23 for Network Rail works.
- Knight's Hill, Norwood: Closed January 26-27 for Thames Water works.
- Norwood Road, Herne Hill: Closed January 28-29 for Thames Water works.
- Harpenden Road, Tulse Hill: Closed for a few hours on the evening of January 28 for Thames Water.
February 2026 Closures:
- Hitherfield Road, Streatham: Closed February 3-4 for Thames Water works.
- Ferndale Road, Brixton: Closed again from February 7-9 for Network Rail works.
- Pomfret Road, Brixton: Closed February 16-17 for Openreach works.
- Tremadoc Road, Clapham: Closed February 25-27 for Openreach works.
Planning Ahead is Essential
With multiple utility companies and Network Rail conducting essential infrastructure upgrades, the coming weeks will see intermittent travel disruption across the borough. The advice from authorities is clear: residents and commuters should plan their journeys in advance by checking real-time updates on platforms like one.network, which provides details on diversion routes.
These necessary works, while inconvenient in the short term, are aimed at maintaining and improving vital services for the community. Staying informed is the best way to minimise the impact on daily travel.
