Upper Richmond Rd Putney Hill: Live Road Closures & Traffic Disruption

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

Upper Richmond Road meets Putney Hill in a stretch close to Putney station, where commuter traffic converges with the general flow of this busy arterial road linking several parts of south west London together. The station's pull is strong enough here that traffic patterns follow train times almost as closely as they follow the standard commute. rather than following a single sharply defined commuter rush hour pattern. This is one of the more useful live traffic cameras on Local Route if you're checking conditions before a journey.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

Heavy during commuter peaks given the proximity to Putney station, with traffic building as it approaches this junction from multiple directions. This stretch reflects the wider Upper Richmond Road pattern of sustained, all-day volume. Weekend traffic here shifts somewhat away from the sharp station-driven peaks, settling into a steadier flow reflecting Putney's general popularity. a shift that becomes especially noticeable on a sunny weekend when Putney's riverside draws visitors from further afield.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

Bus lane and box junction cameras cover this junction closely given the routes serving Putney station, alongside ULEZ enforcement throughout. Station drop-off areas are actively monitored given constant demand. Enforcement around the station itself intensifies given constant drop-off demand, with additional monitoring during the busiest commuter arrival and departure times. Station drop-off chaos here occasionally results in a car insurance claims not my fault situation involving a badly judged reversing manoeuvre, a scenario local solicitors see with some regularity near Putney station.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

Putney Hill offers an alternative route south towards Wimbledon if this junction is congested, while Upper Richmond Road continues as the more direct option for east-west journeys. Given how closely tied to station timing this junction is, adjusting your journey around peak arrival times matters more than seeking a physical diversion. Checking current train times before setting off can help judge whether station-related traffic will affect this specific junction today.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

Station rush hour here overlaps heavily with general Putney traffic — if you're just passing through rather than stopping locally, timing around the sharpest commuter peaks avoids the worst of both combined.

ULEZ & Emissions

Wandsworth sits fully inside the expanded ULEZ, running 24/7 — £12.50 a day for non-compliant vehicles. There's no Congestion Charge in the borough, though routes towards Battersea and the river can brush the zone boundary near central London. Check tfl.gov.uk before you travel.

• 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 Upper Richmond Rd/Putney Hill 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