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: