A2205 (BERMONDSEY STREET) Traffic

The A2205 is a major east-west road located in West London that connects the A4 to the M25 orbital motorway. The road was opened in 1998 to ease the increasing traffic caused by the expanding Heathrow Airport and the completion of the London Motorway Box in 1976.

The busiest times on the A2205 are typically weekday mornings and evenings where commuters and airport traffic cause delays. In comparison, daytime traffic levels tend to be lighter as the road is used mainly by airport taxis, service vehicles and freight trailers.

Traffic flows on the A2205 are generally good as the road has been designed to avoid congestion and reduce journey times. The speed limit is 50 miles per hour and there are a number of safety facilities in place for vulnerable road users such as speed cameras, advanced stop-lines and banning of lorries from overtaking.

The A2205 has a good recent safety record with only 8 recorded injury accidents in the preceding year (to May 2021).

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Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone, tablet or any electronic device without a hands-free kit whilst driving. If you're caught by the police using any device that can send or receive data whilst driving or riding a motorcyle you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of £200. A court could also disqualify you from driving.