Rejected petition Keep Barking Driving Test Centre open until Lodge Avenue Flyover roadworks begin

There are ongoing rumours regarding the closure of Barking Test Centre. We want the DVSA to delay the closure of Barking Driving Test Centre until the roadworks on Lodge Avenue Flyover begin. This would allow learners and instructors to continue using the centre while access routes are still open.

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Closing Barking Driving Test Centre now will cause major disruption for learner drivers in East London, as test waiting times are already extremely long. Many people will have to travel much further for tests, adding extra costs and delays when nearby centres are already overbooked.

Keeping Barking Test Centre open until the Lodge Avenue Flyover works start would help reduce pressure on the DVSA, learners, and instructors, and ensure fair access to driving tests during this period.

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Date submitted 22 October 2025
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