Don't get caught out as parking is suspended on the 'river roads'

The influx of thousands of spectators to Putney's famous riverside for the University Boat Races means that parking spaces on Putney Embankment have to be suspended.

The suspensions will commence at 8.30am on Saturday, April 11. Motorists who park cars there overnight on Friday will need to move them ahead of Saturday morning's deadline. Vehicles left in parking bays after this time are likely to be towed away.

Normal parking rules will be reinstated at approximately 7pm on Saturday evening once the vast majority of spectators have departed.

Numerous signs notifying drivers of the changes have been placed along Putney Embankment.

Residential roads linking Putney Embankment with the Lower Richmond Road will also be closed to all traffic on Saturday apart from residents.

These roads may also be subject to some parking suspensions at junctions to allow emergency vehicles to access them without being obstructed. There will also be additional temporary parking restrictions on Saturday afternoon in the Lower Richmond Road.

April 10, 2015