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Live Traffic — Lewisham

South-east London borough — Lewisham's road network connects south London to central via the A20, A21 and A205 South Circular.

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Traffic in Lewisham right now

Lewisham is in south-east London, bordered by Greenwich to the east and Bromley to the south. The A20 (Lee High Road/Lewisham Way) runs through the borough. The A21 (Bromley Road) heads south towards Bromley and Sevenoaks. The A205 (South Circular) passes through Catford and is one of London's most notoriously congested orbital roads.

The live camera feeds above are pulled directly from TfL's JamCam network and update automatically — each camera refreshes every 5 minutes during operational hours. The reel at the top cycles through available feeds from across the borough so you can get a quick read on conditions without clicking through individually. Click on any camera in the reel or grid to open the full feed view.

Places covered: Lewisham · Catford · Forest Hill · Deptford · Brockley · Sydenham · Blackheath

When is traffic busiest in Lewisham?

Peak hours: A205 (South Circular) through Catford is consistently congested — it is one of London's worst bottlenecks. Lewisham town centre and the A20 are busy throughout the working day.

Like most London boroughs, Lewisham follows a broadly predictable weekly pattern. School holidays — particularly the summer break — can noticeably reduce peak congestion on residential and school-route roads, though leisure traffic on major arterials can partially offset this at weekends. Bank holidays are generally lighter, though leisure destinations may see higher-than-usual traffic.

The main roads to watch are the A20, A21, A2, A205 — these carry the bulk of through and commuter traffic and are the most likely to experience delays during peak periods.

How to use the live cameras

Each camera in the grid above links through to its individual feed page where you can see a larger view and read the camera's precise location. The reel at the top cycles automatically — use the previous/next buttons to jump through feeds manually, or click anywhere on the reel image to open that camera's dedicated page. The pause button holds the reel on the current camera.

Camera feeds come directly from TfL's JamCam network. Not all cameras broadcast video — some provide still images updated every few minutes. The reel prioritises video feeds where available and falls back to still images automatically. If a camera shows no image, it may be temporarily offline or undergoing maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

Is the South Circular (A205) busy in Lewisham right now?
The A205 through Catford is one of London's most consistently congested roads. Camera feeds above show current conditions. It is notoriously slow at almost any time of day.
How is traffic in Catford today?
Catford on the A205 is typically very congested. Check the camera grid above for current conditions. The Catford one-way system adds to complexity.
Is there a camera near Lewisham town centre?
Yes — there are JamCam cameras covering the roads through Lewisham town centre. Check the grid above.
Why is the South Circular always slow in Catford?
The A205 through Catford has a complex one-way system and carries a very high volume of through-traffic with limited alternative routes. It is structurally over-capacity at peak hours.

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