From Wednesday, August 27, the council will close the road between numbers 274 and 298 from 7pm until 2am, meaning there will be no vehicle access in or out of Groombridge Close during those hours.
On-street parking will also be restricted.
One resident, who did not want to be named, told the News Shopper they were concerned about how people would cope with being unable to move their cars in or out of the street after 7pm, and the level of disruption it would cause for households.
They suggested moving back the starting time slightly so that there would be less of an affect on residents.
They also added that the overnight noise will make it difficult to get any rest while the work is carried out.
Bexley Council confirmed the scheme will last around three nights, depending on weather.
It said the road surface needed urgent repair and that the work must be carried out overnight to reduce disruption during the day.
A spokesperson for Bexley Council said: “If we started the works later at night we would not have enough time to complete the resurfacing needed and would have to extend the length of time over which the works took place creating inconvenience for a longer period.”
In a letter to residents, the council confirmed that vehicle access could not be maintained during the working hours and warned people to plan ahead for parking and travel.
Pedestrian access will remain open, and emergency vehicles will still be able to pass through if needed.
The authority said it had posted signs and sent letters in advance to give households time to prepare, and included direct contact numbers for officers to respond to queries.
A spokesperson for Bexley Council added: “We regret any inconvenience to residents living nearby but have no alternative as the surface has to be repaired so that it can be used safely in the long term.”
Residents have also been warned to watch out for bogus callers during the project.
The council said people may be approached by individuals claiming to be from its contractor, J B Riney, offering private driveway or paving work.
It stressed that “none of the Council’s contractor’s employees are permitted to undertake private work” and urged residents not to engage with them.
Anyone with concerns can contact Mr John Stevens on 0203 045 4545 or Mr Matthew Banwell on 0203 045 4547.
A spokesperson for Bexley Council: “Prior to undertaking any works we make all reasonable efforts to ensure the impact on residents is minimised.
“Westwood Lane is a heavily used critical link road that requires essential surfacing works.
“The best way to minimise traffic disruption and noise and access issues for residents living nearby is to carry out the works overnight when they can be done as quickly and safely as possible.
“We regret any inconvenience to residents living nearby but have no alternative as the surface has to be repaired so that it can to be used safely in the long term. These are essential works.
“We placed signs in the area well in advance of the works and we wrote to all residents likely to be affected as far in advance as possible so that they could make alternative arrangements with regard to timings for access or for alternative parking nearby.
“Pedestrian access will not be affected.
“In our letter we provided two contact telephone numbers for officers so that we could answer any queries people had and work with them to resolve any issues in advance of the work.
“We have spoken to numerous people already and would ask anyone still worried to contact us.
“Our officers are often out on site so please leave a message so they can return your call.
“Residents can also email footscraydirect@bexley.gov.uk or alternatively speak to one of our officers when they are on site at Westwood Lane.
“Unfortunately during this essential resurfacing there are times when vehicle access cannot be granted due to the nature of the works and closure of the junction is required.
“This is done to maintain the safety of both the road users and the operatives working on a live site.
“Access for emergency vehicles will not be affected should the need arise. As with all works undertaken by the Council procedures are in place to ensure this can happen if needed.
“If we started the works later at night we would not have enough time to complete the resurfacing needed and would have to extend the length of time over which the works took place creating inconvenience for a longer period. “
