Two roadworks notices from Southwark Council affect van access and loading in SE1. The council has made an order to close Great Suffolk Street at Union Street from 23 November to 1 December 2026. It has also proposed closing part of Southwark Bridge Road on 5 and 6 December. If you have a collection or delivery on either street, check which entrance the van can reach and where it can legally unload.
| Location | Dates in the notice | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Suffolk Street at Union Street | 23 November to 1 December 2026 | Order made |
| Southwark Bridge Road outside Nos. 22–24 | 5 and 6 December 2026 | Proposed order |
Great Suffolk Street at Union Street
Southwark Council has made a temporary traffic order for utility works by Power On. It covers Great Suffolk Street at its junction with Union Street. While the works are in progress or the restriction signs are in place, vehicles are barred from entering or driving through the affected section. The order also bans stopping, waiting, loading and unloading there.
The council says there will be a signed diversion. Its notice gives the dates of the closure. For the route and timings on the day, check the roadworks register and follow the signs on site. If the building’s goods entrance is near the junction, ask the recipient whether it can be reached from the other end of the street and where the driver can stop. The order allows reasonable access to premises where this can be provided without interfering with the work.
Read the Great Suffolk Street order notice (PDF, TTRO00189).
Southwark Bridge Road outside Nos. 22–24
Southwark Council intends to close the section outside Nos. 22–24 for highway works by Simmons Industrial Services on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. The proposed order would prevent vehicles from entering or driving through that section and would ban stopping, waiting and loading there while the works are under way or the signs are in place.
The council lists a signed diversion via Upper Thames Street, Summer Street and Southwark Street. If your driver usually approaches from the north side of the river, check the latest route and the signs before setting off. For a weekend delivery to Nos. 22–24, ask the recipient to confirm who will be on site and whether a different goods entrance or unloading point is available. Check the status and timing of the proposed closure before fixing the slot.
Read the Southwark Bridge Road proposal notice (PDF, TTRO00428).
What to check before a delivery in SE1
Search TfL’s London Register of Roadworks by street and delivery date. If the usual bay sits within the restricted section, ask the receiver to confirm a permitted stopping point. For bulky items, check the walking distance from the van to the door and whether the route has steps or a narrow entrance.
Send the driver the full postcode, the goods entrance and the name and phone number of someone who can meet them. If you’re arranging a scheduled delivery, share any fixed unloading window and the agreed stopping point when you book.
Information checked on 13 November 2026.
