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Live Traffic — Richmond upon Thames

South-west London's greenest borough — Twickenham generates significant match-day traffic and the A316 is the key link to the M3.

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Traffic in Richmond upon Thames right now

Richmond upon Thames is a Royal Borough in south-west London, stretching along both banks of the Thames. The A316 (Great Chertsey Road) is the main artery connecting to the M3 motorway. The A307 runs through Richmond town centre and along the river to Kingston. Twickenham Stadium hosts major rugby events which cause very significant traffic disruption on the A316 and surrounding 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: Richmond · Twickenham · Kew · Mortlake · East Sheen · Ham · Petersham

When is traffic busiest in Richmond upon Thames?

Peak hours: A316 southbound mornings and northbound evenings are the standard peak congestion. Twickenham Rugby matches cause extreme congestion on the A316, A310 and surrounding roads — one of the worst sport-induced traffic events in London.

Like most London boroughs, Richmond upon Thames 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 A316, A307, A305, A3 — 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 A316 busy near Richmond right now?
The A316 is typically congested particularly southbound in the morning and northbound in the evenings. Camera feeds above show current conditions.
Is traffic bad near Twickenham on match days?
Yes — Twickenham Stadium events (Six Nations, Premiership finals, autumn internationals) cause severe congestion on the A316, A310 and all surrounding roads. Allow 90+ minutes extra or use public transport.
How is traffic in Richmond town centre today?
Richmond town centre on the A307 and A316 is busy throughout the working day. The Richmond Bridge area is a frequent bottleneck. Check the camera grid above.
Is there a camera near Kew?
There are JamCam cameras covering roads around Kew and Richmond. Check the grid above for current available feeds.

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