Hounslow Council have announced that they are bringing in permanent measures to address air pollution and traffic congestion in south Chiswick. 

There have been trial measures in place in Chiswick since January 2022 to reduce the traffic between the A316 and A4 and surveys have found that traffic has been reduced in the area since these measures were put in place, so access restriction on Staveley Road will remain through a permanent Traffic Management Order.   

A decision on the restriction on Burlington Lane means the Council will retain the current no-entry restriction from the A316 and will proceed with a permanent Traffic Management Order that will be implemented by 1 July 2023, this will mean there will be a permanent barrier at the junction of Burlington Lane and the A316. 

Councillor Katherine Dunne, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Climate, Environment and Transport Strategy, said: "We are aware that there are a range of views across the spectrum on these measures and we are committed to making the liveable neighbourhoods work for residents in Chiswick." 

"These measures are just one part of our wider strategy to increase sustainable travel across the borough, tackle the climate emergency and make our roads safer." 

Local businesses, residents, and other eligible groups will be able to apply to the council for exemptions to these restrictions. 

The council will be sending a letter to all residents and businesses in south Chiswick to explain the reasoning behind these access restrictions. 

You can find out more about this decision here.