Burst water main restricts vehicle access to Richmond Park

By Tilly O'Brien 14th Aug 2025

Local News by Tilly O'Brien 14th Aug 2025

Vehicles cannot access Richmond Park through Ham Gate (Credit: Richmond Park)

There will be no vehicle access to Richmond Park through Ham Gate due to a burst water main, Richmond Park has this morning (Thursday, 14 August) announced.

The section of road between Ham Gate and Ham Cross will be closed while Thames Water repair the burst and carry out any necessary repairs to the road surface.

Vehicles will be able to access the park through all other park road gates as usual.

The restriction will remain in place until further notice.

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