Utility companies must apply for a permit to close a road and carry out repair work. This is called a temporary Traffic Mangement Order (TMO).
It takes 4 to 6 weeks to get this.
There are 2 types you can apply for:
- a planned closure TMO
- an emergency closure TMO
Apply for a planned closure TMO
Permits for planned closures last for a maximum of 18 months.
Apply for a planned closure TMO:
Send your application by email or post:
Email: streetworks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Network Management Team
5th Floor The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street
London, SE18 6HQ
Apply for an emergency closure TMO
Permits for emergency closures last for a maximum of 21 days.
Apply for an emergency closure TMO:
Send your application by email or post:
Email: streetworks@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Network Management Team
5th Floor The Woolwich Centre
35 Wellington Street
Woolwich SE18 6HQ
Street works permit scheme order
Download our Traffic Management Permit Scheme Order 2015: