Is it worth avoiding A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd during peak hours?

If you have flexibility in your departure time, avoiding the peak windows of 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:00 on weekdays will generally result in a faster journey through A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd. Travelling before 07:00 or after 20:00 on weekdays, or in the early morning at weekends, typically means much lighter traffic. The JamCam above can help you judge whether it's worth setting off now or waiting.

Do I need to pay any charges to drive through A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd?

This location is outside the Congestion Charge Zone, so no CC charge applies. However, like all roads in Greater London, this location falls inside the ULEZ boundary, meaning ULEZ applies here 24 hours a day. Most petrol cars from 2006 onwards and diesel cars from 2015 onwards are compliant and pay nothing. Older vehicles face a daily ULEZ charge of £12.50. Check TfL's free vehicle checker at tfl.gov.uk to find out if your car or van is affected.

How often does the A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd JamCam update?

TfL JamCam images are updated every five minutes. The still image you see on this page is fetched directly from TfL's Open Data API in real time, and is typically 30–90 seconds old by the time it reaches your screen — accounting for the camera's capture interval, TfL's API processing time, and your page load. TfL's JamCam network has over 95% uptime, though individual cameras can occasionally go offline for maintenance or following road damage. If the feed is unavailable, try refreshing the page or checking a nearby camera.

Is there parking near A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd in South London?

Parking restrictions on the A21 and surrounding streets in South London vary — most A-roads in London have double yellow lines along the main carriageway with restricted parking during certain hours on side streets. For specific parking information, check the relevant London borough council's website or use an app such as JustPark or RingGo for pay-by-phone parking nearby. Red Routes (indicated by red lines) prohibit all stopping — many major arterials including parts of A21 are Red Routes.

A21 London Rd Tweedy Rd Live Traffic Cameras Today

About This Camera

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

London Road meets Tweedy Road on the A21, right at the edge of Bromley town centre and close to the Glades shopping centre — one of South East London's larger retail destinations with 135 stores, absorbing both A21 through-traffic and steady shopper flow.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

Weekday commuter peaks run 07:30–09:00 and 16:30–18:00, but Bromley town centre's retail pull means Saturday traffic here often rivals a weekday peak, building from late morning and staying heavy into the afternoon. The run-up to Christmas is notably worse than an average Saturday.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

Loading restrictions cover the approach to Bromley town centre during business hours at this junction, with nearby streets carrying residents' parking zones. ULEZ applies across Bromley 24/7 — check tfl.gov.uk/ulez if unsure about your vehicle's compliance.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

Anyone only passing through rather than shopping should use Kentish Way — built specifically as an A21 relief road away from Bromley High Street — when this junction is heavy with shopping traffic. For Glades visitors, arriving before 10am on Saturdays avoids the worst of the midday build-up. A shunt in slow-moving shopping traffic here is rarely serious, but it's still worth logging as a formal accident claim rather than a verbal agreement, since informal settlements can unravel if repair costs run higher than expected.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

Kentish Way exists precisely to bypass this kind of town-centre congestion — if you don't actually need Bromley High Street, use it rather than sitting through this junction.

ULEZ & Emissions

The London Borough of Bromley now operates entirely within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), which is active 24/7, every day of the year. Non-compliant vehicles (pre-Euro 6 diesel / pre-Euro 4 petrol) face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies here. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk/ulez.

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Parking near A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd, South London

Bromley town centre, right by this junction, has extensive parking provision — Bromley Council runs several multi-storey and surface car parks near the Glades and High Street, alongside on-street CPZ bays requiring a permit or visitor voucher. Kentish Way, the purpose-built A21 relief road nearby, exists specifically so through-traffic doesn't need to compete with town centre parking demand. Locals shopping at the Glades on a Saturday know to arrive before 10am or use the multi-storey directly rather than circling for an on-street space. Zone A operates 9.30am–4.30pm Monday to Saturday with different rules to zones B and C. bromley.gov.uk/parking. Zone A's more restrictive 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Saturday conditions specifically apply to permit holders wanting all-day parking, so check current signage rather than assuming standard CPZ rules.

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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Journey Planning Tips

1Check this JamCam before joining the A21 in London — knowing the queue length before you arrive lets you choose an alternative route
2Peak congestion near A21 London Rd/Tweedy Rd is weekdays 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:00 — travelling outside these windows typically cuts journey times by 20–40%
3All vehicles in this area must comply with the ULEZ — check your vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before driving. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day even outside peak hours
4View the JamCams map to see live conditions across the wider London road network and identify the clearest approach route
5Check TfL Road Disruptions for live incidents in this area
6Consider public transport if the JamCam shows heavy congestion

A21 London Rd Tweedy Rd: Live CCTV for Road Incidents & Closures