Gates Br Waterworks E: Live CCTV for Road Incidents & Closures

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

Gates Bridge meets the Waterworks roundabout on the eastern edge of Redbridge, an area named for the historic waterworks that once stood nearby, now a significant interchange on the North Circular close to the Charlie Brown's roundabout system. Few drivers realise the historic waterworks that gave this junction its name have long since gone, replaced entirely by the modern road network.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

This junction carries heavy traffic through much of the day, closely linked to conditions at Charlie Brown's roundabout a short distance away, with congestion at either junction often spilling over to affect the other during peak periods throughout the working week. Roadworks scheduled at either this junction or Charlie Brown's roundabout tend to have a disproportionate effect on both, given how closely linked they are, and a breakdown at either point often needs a proper recovery truck rather than a simple roadside fix given the volume of traffic backed up behind it.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

Extensive ANPR and average speed camera coverage applies across this junction given its complexity and proximity to Charlie Brown's roundabout, with signal cameras managing the multiple approaches converging here from the North Circular network. Additional signage manages the complex lane discipline required at this junction, given its close relationship to Charlie Brown's roundabout nearby.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

There's little practical alternative to this junction for North Circular traffic in this area; drivers with flexibility are better off checking conditions at the neighbouring Charlie Brown's roundabout before committing to a route through either point. Regular users of this stretch generally check both this camera and the Charlie Brown's feed before committing to either route. Regular users of this stretch generally check both this camera and the Charlie Brown's feed before committing to either route.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

This junction and Charlie Brown's roundabout tend to share conditions — if one looks congested on camera, it's worth checking the other before deciding which approach to take. A quick comparison between the two saves genuine time on a bad day.

ULEZ & Emissions

Redbridge has sat inside the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone since it went London-wide in August 2023, with the £12.50 daily charge running 24/7 across the whole borough including the A12 and A406 corridors. Check your specific vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before travelling.

• 1Check this JamCam before joining the road in London — knowing the queue length before you arrive lets you choose an alternative route
• 2Peak congestion near Gates Br/Waterworks E 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