London Faces Weekend Disruption From Events and Roadworks
Major sporting events, marches, and ongoing infrastructure projects will cause closures and diversions across the capital.
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Londoners are advised to anticipate significant travel disruption this weekend as a series of major events and ongoing infrastructure projects will lead to widespread road closures and bus diversions. Transport for London (TfL) has warned that several bus routes will be affected, with some services facing delays, diversions, or early terminations between Thursday, September 24, and Sunday, September 27.
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In central London, road closures will be in place around St James' Park from 4am on Friday, September 25, for the remainder of the day. Additional closures are scheduled for Green Park from 8am until 4pm on Saturday, September 26. On Sunday, September 27, extensive closures will affect roads from The Mall to Spur Road via Trafalgar Square, and through Holborn, the City of London, and Westminster, from 7am until 1:30pm, due to multiple sporting events including a 10k run.
Planned Marches and West London Events
Saturday, September 26, will also see two marches taking place. One will proceed from Marble Arch to Wellington Arch via Park Lane, and the second from Embankment to Trafalgar Square via Whitehall, Bridge Street, Victoria Embankment, and Northumberland Avenue. Both are expected to draw large crowds and cause delays. In west London, extensive road closures will be in effect from 6am until 1pm on Sunday, September 27, for a half-marathon event commencing at 9am.
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Ongoing Roadworks and Diversions
Beyond the weekend's events, lane restrictions on the A23 Brixton Hill between Holmewood Road and Tierney Road on Streatham Hill will persist until late 2026. These works are part of a project to implement a new road layout. TfL advises local travellers to consider walking or cycling where feasible, and drivers to allow extra time for journeys or use alternative routes such as the A24 or A3 for longer trips not involving stops in the affected area. Further disruptions are also planned for October and November, including lane restrictions and overnight closures on the A41 Brent Cross and surrounding roads for safety works, and directional closures on the A40 Westway.
A TfL spokesperson stated, "We expect to run a good service, but buses may be delayed, diverted, or stop short of their normal destination." They also urged drivers to use the M25 for longer journeys around London where appropriate. Travellers are encouraged to check the TfL website for the most up-to-date information on specific closures and diversions.
Questions this report answers
+What is causing the road closures and bus diversions this weekend?
Widespread road closures and bus diversions are occurring across London from Thursday, September 24, to Sunday, September 27, due to a combination of major sporting events, planned marches, and ongoing infrastructure works.
+Where will road closures be in place in central London?
Road closures will affect St James' Park on Friday, Green Park on Saturday, and extensive areas of central London on Sunday, including The Mall and Trafalgar Square, for sporting events and a 10k run.
+How long will roadworks on Brixton Hill continue?
Lane restrictions on the A23 Brixton Hill are expected to remain in place until late 2026 as part of ongoing work to create a new road layout in the Streatham Hill area.
+What advice is Transport for London giving to travellers?
TfL advises travellers to plan ahead, allow extra time for journeys, and check for updates before travelling. They recommend walking or cycling where possible and using alternative routes for longer journeys.
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