A second protest march against the closure of Church Street, Isleworth , is due to be held as the debate about its impact rages on.
Demonstrators are due to meet at the Old Telephone Exchange, near Busch Corner, Isleworth, on Saturday January 30, at 1.30pm, before setting off at 2pm.
Nearly 2,000 people have now signed an online petition opposing the 18-month trial closure of Church Street, which began on December 7.
Opponents of the closure, including a number of local businesses, claim it has dramatically increased traffic on Twickenham Road, adding to already high levels of air pollution in the area.
But supporters have hailed the trial a success, saying it has helped reduce traffic on Church Street and surrounding roads which were previously used as a "rat run" by drivers putting pedestrians at risk.
"Only plausible and sensible decision"
More than 100 people joined a rally against the closure on December 12.
More than 200 people gathered in Church Street on the same day for a Christmas party, which organisers said was made possible by the road closure and would be the first of many such events.
Hounslow Council has promised to monitor the impact of the closure, and people on both sides of the fence have been sharing their views via the Facebook pages Church RA (set up by The Church Street Residents' Association) and Isleworth Community to re-open Church Street.
In a message to the council, Suzi Mutch, who supports the closure, wrote: "The number of people using cars for the current infrastructure in this area is just not sustainable, so removing those who use these routes as just a cut through is the only plausible and sensible decision."
The Church Street Residents' Association also claims a number of taxi drivers have given the closure their backing, with one saying it was a "miracle" no one had been killed coming out of The London Apprentice pub before.
"Crippling effect on local businesses"
However, Michelle Cuthbert warned the council in a message on Facebook that congestion was now so bad she feared it could lead to violent clashes.
"Just watched yet another heated exchange on South Street... and so did my kids," she wrote on January 27.
"It is no surprise the traffic is unwieldy and everyone is stressed and angry. Reopen Church Street before it erupts into violence."
Will Tyler, chief executive of Brentford sign-making firm Octink , said traffic had been so bad since the closure he has spoken to two sets of relocation agents and is considering a move to Sunbury.
He said the increased congestion was also having a "crippling" effect on other local businesses including the travel agency Sunvil and Wyevale Garden Centre.
He also claimed the council was already in discussion with residents of North Street about closing their road to through-traffic as well.
