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Thursday 14 until Sunday 17 November 2024

Kew Gardens

From 16:20 until 22:00 each day, Kew Gardens will host a Christmas event. Large crowds are expected.

O2 Arena

From 18:30 until 22:30 each evening, the O2 Arena will host music and comedy events. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after each event.

Wembley Arena

From 18:30 until 22:30 each evening, Wembley Arena will be hosting a music event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event, especially on Sunday when Wembley Stadium will be hosting a football match.

Thursday 14 November

Bond Street

From 17:00, Bond Street will be closed for a Christmas event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the area.

 

Friday 15 November

Blackwall Tunnel

Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic during the following times:

  • From 23:00 on Friday 15 until 06:00 on Saturday 16 November
  • From 23:00 on Saturday 16 until 05:00 on Sunday 17 November

This is while works continue to complete the new road layout, as part of the Silvertown Tunnel construction.

The tunnel will remain open to northbound traffic during these times.

Due to these closures and other works in the area, on Sunday 17 November we expect roads and alternative river crossings in east and central London to be extremely busy with long delays to your journey. Queues are expected westbound on the A13 and A11 towards central London from the junctions with the A12, and on the approaches to Rotherhithe Tunnel throughout the weekend

Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November

Tottenham Hale

From 19:00 on Friday until 03:00 the following morning, and from 13:00 until 22:30 on Saturday, Drumsheds will host a music event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

Until Monday 18 November

A1 Upper Street

There will be a series of full and directional closures on the A1 Upper Street between Highbury Corner and A501 Pentonville Road junction on the following dates. This is due to carriageway resurfacing works.

Full closures will take place between 20:00 and 06:00 each night from Monday 11 until Thursday 14 November.

A southbound closure will be in place between 08:00 on Sunday 17 and 06:00 on Monday 18 November.

Diversions will be in place for drivers, as well as some bus routes. During these closures, if you are driving or taking the bus through the area then you should consider alternative routes, check before you travel and allow more time for your journey.

Until Monday 25 November

A40 Westway

Every weekend until Monday 25 November, the A40 Westway will be closed eastbound between the Westway roundabout and Marylebone Flyover.

Works will take place from 22:00 on Fridays until 05:00 on Mondays. No works will take place outside these times and westbound traffic will not be affected.

The road will reopen on Monday 25 November to minimise disruption during the festive season, with weekend closures resuming on Friday 3 January 2025.

Signed diversion routes will be in place but local roads are expected to be extremely busy.

Use alternative routes such as the A312 The Parkway or the A406 North Circular Road for connections with the A4.

For access to Westfield White City, walk or cycle where possible, or use local public transport.

Visit our A40 Westway webpage for more information.

Thursday 14 until Sunday 17 November

Kew Gardens

From 16:20 until 22:00 each day, Kew Gardens will host a Christmas event. Large crowds are expected.

O2 Arena

From 18:30 until 22:30 each evening, the O2 Arena will host music and comedy events. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after each event.

Wembley Arena

From 18:30 until 22:30 each evening, Wembley Arena will be hosting a music event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event, especially on Sunday when Wembley Stadium will be hosting a football match.

Thursday 14 November

Bond Street

From 17:00, Bond Street will be closed for a Christmas event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the area.

Friday 15 November

Blackwall Tunnel

Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic during the following times:

  • From 23:00 on Friday 15 until 06:00 on Saturday 16 November
  • From 23:00 on Saturday 16 until 05:00 on Sunday 17 November

This is while works continue to complete the new road layout, as part of the Silvertown Tunnel construction.

The tunnel will remain open to northbound traffic during these times.

Due to these closures and other works in the area, on Sunday 17 November we expect roads and alternative river crossings in east and central London to be extremely busy with long delays to your journey. Queues are expected westbound on the A13 and A11 towards central London from the junctions with the A12, and on the approaches to Rotherhithe Tunnel throughout the weekend.

For journeys in central London, use Tube and rail services where possible. If you need to drive during the closures or cross the river, plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

You can use our Journey Planner and our TfL Go app to plan your journey and check planned works.

For more information, visit the Blackwall Tunnel webpage.

Friday 15 and Saturday 16 November

Tottenham Hale

From 19:00 on Friday until 03:00 the following morning, and from 13:00 until 22:30 on Saturday, Drumsheds will host a music event. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected.

Saturday 16 November

South west London

From 07:00 until 20:00, Kings Road will be closed due to a Christmas event. The following bus routes will be diverted: 11, 19, 22, 211, 319, 360, N11, N19 and N22. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the area.

West London

From 10:00 until 16:00, King Street will be closed for a Christmas event in Hammersmith. The following bus routes will be diverted: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11 and N266. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the Hammersmith area.

Central London

From 12:00, an environmental protest march will take place from the British Museum to Whitehall. Road closures will be in place along the route. Large crowds, increased traffic levels and delays are expected along the route of the march.

Twickenham Stadium

From 12:00 until 20:00, Twickenham Stadium will host a rugby match, with kick off at 17:40. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event.

Sunday 17 November

Central London

From 07:00 until 21:00, Elizabeth Street will be closed for a Christmas event in Belgravia. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the area.

Road closures will be in place around Whitehall on Sunday for parades. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected in the area.

Fulham

From 06:00 until 14:00, road closures will be in place for a charity run through Fulham. Large crowds are expected.

Wembley Stadium

From 12:00 until 23:00, Wembley Stadium will host a football match, with kick off at 17:00. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the match.

Author: Margaret

Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024