About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
On the eastern edge of Eltham near Falconwood, Glenesk Road meets Rochester Way at a point that works well as a marker: how far has congestion spread back from central London by the time it reaches here? Long-distance drivers heading towards the Kent coast often use this point to judge how the rest of their journey out of London is likely to run.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Traffic tends to be lighter and faster-moving than the central Eltham sections, though it backs up quickly if an incident occurs closer to the Falconwood interchange or congestion from further west has spread this far along the relief road. A breakdown on the Falconwood interchange slip roads nearby can quickly reduce this section to a single moving lane, even though the camera itself sits some distance from the actual obstruction, and drivers caught out here often end up needing cheapest car recovery rather than a quick roadside fix given the confined hard shoulder.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
Average speed enforcement continues along this stretch as part of the wider Rochester Way Relief Road camera network, with additional coverage at the Falconwood junction slip roads specifically targeting merging traffic and lane discipline. As with the rest of the borough, the Ultra Low Emission Zone charge applies here in addition to any local penalty.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
Drivers can use Rochester Way itself as a slower but sometimes more reliable local alternative if the A2 dual carriageway is congested through this section. Locals in Falconwood generally prefer Rochester Way itself over the dual carriageway for short journeys, since it avoids the merge points that cause most delay here. As always, checking live conditions immediately before travelling is more reliable than assuming yesterday's pattern will repeat.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
If you're travelling from Falconwood towards central Eltham, this camera gives a good early read on whether the congestion further west has reached this point yet, letting you choose a side-road alternative in good time.
ULEZ & Emissions
Greenwich sits inside the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone, which has run 24/7 since August 2023. Non-compliant petrol cars pre-2006 and diesels pre-2015 pay £12.50 a day on top of any Congestion Charge liability. Check a specific plate at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before travelling into the borough.
Parking near A2 Glenesk/Rochester, East London
Near Falconwood and the eastern edge of Eltham, on-street parking is generally easier to find than in the town centre itself, since this area is more residential and less commercially dense. A Royal Borough of Greenwich CPZ still covers many nearby streets, typically Monday to Saturday daytime, though enforcement tends to be lighter than in central Eltham. Avery Hill campus traffic during term time adds some pressure to residential bays nearby. Single yellow lines restrict stopping during controlled hours only. If you're heading further into Eltham town centre, the Eltham Centre car park remains the most dependable option rather than searching residential streets. Permit applications and PCN appeal information: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/parking.
If on-street parking is hard to find, apps like JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you pre-book a private driveway or car park nearby — typically from around £2–£6 per hour or £10–£25 per day depending on how central the location is.
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