That’s according to Wandsworth Council which has conceded journey times for drivers are now longer than before.

The authority says the ongoing closure of Hammersmith Bridge is also having an impact of the amount of traffic using the busy route.

A number of remedial works are now underway to try and ease delays including reassigning bus lanes on the High Street.

The council says it has been working with TfL to improve the signal timings at key junctions, especially at the Lower Richmond Road, Putney Bridge Road and Putney High Street junctions. Earlier in October, TfL gave more time for green light signals to some of the turning movements in the area in order to improve traffic flow.

The next steps are:

Give more time to green lights so that vehicles turning from Putney Bridge Road to Putney Bridge can clear the junction more easily during each traffic light phase. This work is scheduled by TfL to complete by the end of October 2025.

Give vehicles turning left from Lower Richmond Road onto the bridge more time to move through the green light. This work is due to complete by TfL in November 2025.

Installation of double yellow lines on Putney High Street, Lower Richmond Road up to Putney Embankment and Putney Bridge Road up to Brewhouse Lane in November 2025.

Trial relocation of bus stop “P” outside Kenilworth Court on Lower Richmond Road. Bus stop “P” will be suspended and a temporary stop located 40m westwards to improve westbound flow and reduce congestion back into the high street. This work is expected to complete in November 2025.

Reassign lanes on Putney High Street (outside Putney Station) to reduce delays caused by stationary buses. This work is due to complete in December 2025.

Trial suspension of the southbound bus lane outside the Odeon Cinema to improve southbound flow and exit to Putney Bridge Road. This work is expected to complete in December 2025.

Improve the amount of space so that vehicles can pass stationary buses on the high street outside TK Maxx. This work is expected to complete in January 2026.

Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “We understand the frustration residents are feeling. We are looking at the whole picture and working with all partners to make things better for residents.

“These measures are part of a wider plan to improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and ensure Putney remains a safe and accessible place for everyone.”