About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
This camera provides the northside view of the Chiswick Roundabout, complementing the main feed to give drivers a fuller picture of this notoriously complex interchange between the A4 and A316. Together with its counterpart covering the southside, it forms one of the most-checked pairs of cameras on the entire JamCams network, particularly among regular commuters who use this junction daily.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
The northside approach typically sees its heaviest congestion during the morning commute as traffic heads towards Central London via the A4, with the roundabout struggling to process the volume converging from all directions at once during the busiest part of the day. Evening congestion tends to build a little later here than on the southside approach, usually from around 5:30pm onwards.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
As with the main Chiswick Roundabout feed, average speed and yellow box junction cameras operate here, reflecting the ongoing effort to manage one of West London's most congested junctions through continuous, round-the-clock monitoring of every approach road feeding into the roundabout itself. As with the southside view, this roundabout's scale and confusing lane markings make it a recognised local source of a road traffic accident claim.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
As with the southside view, there's no straightforward way around this roundabout for through-traffic; Great Chertsey Road offers a partial alternative for some local journeys only, though it isn't a genuine substitute for anyone needing to cross the full interchange between the A4 and the A316 during a typical weekday journey across this part of London towards the river or Central London beyond.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
Checking both the northside and southside Chiswick Roundabout cameras together gives a much clearer picture of overall congestion here than relying on a single angle alone, particularly useful before committing to this junction during the peak of the morning rush.
ULEZ & Emissions
The London Borough of Hounslow operates entirely within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), active 24/7. Non-compliant vehicles face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies here, but be aware of Heathrow drop-off charges nearby. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk.
Parking near Chiswick Roundabout (Northside), West London
As with the southside view, there's no on-street parking anywhere near Chiswick Roundabout itself, and the surrounding Chiswick residential streets carry one of Hounslow's more tightly controlled CPZs requiring a permit during the day. Chiswick High Road's public car parks remain the more practical option for a longer stay if you're visiting the shops rather than attempting anything near the roundabout. Always check entry signage on residential streets before leaving a car, since Hounslow manages zones individually rather than borough-wide. Hounslow's CPZ map and permit portal sit at hounslow.gov.uk/parking for the full Chiswick area boundary, zone letters and operating hours. A reversing mishap while parking near this notorious roundabout is common enough to be a fairly ordinary cause of a car insurance claim locally.
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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