A contraflow is in place on Shooters Hill Road, the A2, at the junction with Eastbrook Road for Thames Water works. It began on Wednesday 4 November and runs until 5pm on Friday 6 November, in both directions.
Transport for London rates the disruption as minimal and, at the time of its report, listed no delays.
Drivers heading towards Blackheath Standard or Shooters Hill should expect a contraflow rather than a closure. Contraflows tend to bite at the evening peak, so leave a little extra on Friday afternoon, and check the live traffic map before setting off.
- A contraflow is in operation on Shooters Hill Road (A2) at the junction of Eastbrook Road, in both directions, for Thames Water works.
- The works run from 4 November until 5pm on 6 November.
- TfL rates the severity as minimal and reported no delays.
Every factual claim in this story is linked to the evidence behind it. Where the newsroom has added judgement or framing, it is listed separately. Sources accessed 5 November 2026.
- tfl.gov.uk/traffic/status/ (TfL traffic status report)
Claim by claim (3 facts, 1 editorial judgements)
- A contraflow is in operation on Shooters Hill Road (A2) at the junction of Eastbrook Road, in both directions, for Thames Water works. — TfL traffic status report, 2026-11-04“[A2] Shooters Hill Road (Both directions) at the junction of Eastbrook Road - A contraflow is in operation for Thames Water works.”
- The works run from 4 November until 5pm on 6 November. — TfL traffic status report, 2026-11-04“From: 2026-11-04T08:00:00Z until 2026-11-06T17:00:00Z”
- TfL rates the severity as minimal and reported no delays. — TfL traffic status report, 2026-11-04“Severity: Minimal ... Latest: There are no reported delays.”
- Judgement: Contraflows tend to bite at the evening peak, so leave extra time on Friday afternoon.
