Junction works to begin soon

We’re pleased to let you know that work along the south side of Forest Road, between Wood Street and Hale End Road, has now been completed and we're preparing to start work at the junction of Forest Road, Wood Street and Fulbourne Road.

The junction works will include:

Removal of traffic islands
Decommissioning of existing traffic signals
Installation of temporary traffic management signals

The junction will remain open to two-way traffic, but bus routes 212, W16, 123, 275, 675 and SL2 may experience some delays. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journeys.

January 2026 to Summer 2026

From January 2026, further works will take place at the junction, including lane reductions. Bus stops on Wood Street and Fulbourne Road (Forest Road / Wood Street Library) will be temporarily relocated nearby to maintain accessibility.

We’re working closely with Transport for London to monitor and coordinate traffic flow throughout the works.

We will notify residents and businesses in advance of any particularly disruptive works taking place directly outside their properties. Where necessary, temporary parking or loading dispensations will be arranged for affected properties.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work to make Forest Road safer, more accessible, and more efficient for everyone.

Schedule of works

Phase	Dates	Impacts
Existing junction decommissioning works	Nov - Dec 2025	Some impacts on traffic expected.
Wood Street junction southwest corner	Jan -Feb 2026	Likely increase in journey times for all vehicles including buses around junction.
Wood Street junction southwest-Southeastern arms	Mar - May 2026	Likely increase in journey times for all vehicles including buses around junction.
Wood Street junction northwest corner	May – Jun 2026	Some impacts on traffic expected.
Wood Street junction northeast corner	Jun – July 2026	Likely increase in journey times for all vehicles including buses around junction.