Disruptive Roadworks
Islington Council is currently addressing the significant disruption caused by roadworks, particularly those by Thames Water.
Islington Council's Environment, Climate and Transport Scrutiny Committee heard in October 2026 that Thames Water is the primary contributor to disruptive roadworks in the borough. The utility company was responsible for nearly half of all immediate works applications between April 2025 and March 2026, which pose a challenge due to requiring only two hours' notice after commencement.
The council is working to manage these disruptive roadworks, with Islington Council's streetworks manager presenting an overview of efforts to the committee. Disruptive roadworks are those that cause significant inconvenience and disruption to traffic and the public. No further meetings or decisions on this specific issue are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Islington Council identified Thames Water as the primary contributor to disruptive roadworks in the borough in October 2026. Source
- Thames Water accounted for 790 out of 1,759 immediate works applications in Islington between April 2025 and March 2026. Source
- Immediate works require only two hours' notice after commencement, posing a challenge for network management. Source
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