Kew Green Traffic Reduction Scheme – Live from March 30th

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The Kew Green Traffic Reduction Scheme will be in effect from Monday 30th March.

The scheme will introduce a package of ‘At Any Time’ measures, aimed at removing all ‘through’ traffic travelling northbound including:

  • An Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) restriction on Kew Green, this will be adjacent to the pond just north of the Priory Road junction
  • An ANPR restriction on Bushwood Road, just west of the Maze Road junction
  • An ANPR restriction on Forest Road, just north of the Gloucester Road junction

In addition to the above ANPR restriction points, a one-way section of road on Gloucester Road will be implemented between Kew Green and Cambridge Road. This will only allow eastbound traffic to use this section of Gloucester Road, albeit cyclists will be able to travel in both directions.

Non-exempt vehicles will be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) if passing through the ANPR restriction points, these will operate at all times. Road signs clearly indicate where non-exempt drivers are not allowed to go.

The scheme uses intelligent camera technology to ensure that exempt vehicles can use the area freely.

View the enforcement scheme plan showing camera locations and all signage associated with the scheme.

All properties remain accessible without having to travel through a restriction point. However, as a result of this scheme, some destinations will need to be accessed using new routes.

There will be no restriction on vehicles southbound and therefore any vehicle which accesses the Green off the A205 Kew Road, at the northern junction just south of Kew bridge, can travel south through the area without encountering a restriction point.

To register your vehicle for an exemption, you must complete the online form two working days before entering the restriction point.

The following drivers can apply for exemption to these restrictions for their vehicles:

  • Residents – up to 4 vehicles registered at an address within the approved exemption area per household. View the exemption area plan
  • Businesses – up to 1 vehicle per employee
  • Carers and healthcare professionals – Family relative carer (1 vehicle per applicant – by providing support document and each application will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
  • Pre-approved by Exemption team – Only select this option if advised by our Exemption team

Emergency services, hackney carriages and cyclists will be exempt automatically and do not need to apply for an exemption.

Full details of the scheme are available here.

April 30, 2026