London Marathon Kick-off: Streets Closed for Runners

London Marathon Kick-off: Streets Closed for Runners

London Marathon 2024: Road Closures and Transport Adjustments

Anticipated Record Turnout

– Organizers expect over 50,000 participants to finish this year’s London Marathon, setting a new record.

– The race commences at Greenwich Park in south-east London and culminates at The Mall.

Planning Ahead: Advice for Londoners

– Londoners are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to navigate road closures and transport adjustments seamlessly.

Road Closures

Wapping

– Residents in Wapping will experience disruptions due to the race route.

– A vehicle crossing point will operate at The Highway and Glamis Road junction during road closure hours, facilitating north and south entry and exit.

– From approximately 09:30 BST to 18:15, vehicular movement will be restricted when participants are on both carriageways.

– Pedestrians are advised to utilize the nearby pedestrian subway for travel.

Westminster

– The Mall and Marlborough Road have been shut since Thursday and will reopen at 18:00 on Monday.

– Spur Road, Constitution Hill, Horse Guards Road, and Birdcage Walk (eastbound) have been closed since Friday, reopening at 06:00 on Monday.

– Birdcage Walk (westbound) has been closed since Saturday and will also reopen on Monday.

Blackheath

– Due to ongoing construction at Blackheath station, Southvale Road, Hurren Close, Collins Street, and Baizdon will be closed from 07:00 to 13:00.

Greenwich Foot Tunnel

– The foot tunnel remains open for south-to-north travel throughout Sunday but is expected to experience higher foot traffic than usual.

– The tunnel will be closed for north-to-south travel between 10:30 and 12:30.

Isle of Dogs

– Residents on the east and west sides of Westferry Road can exit and travel south to Manchester Road until 09:00.

– No vehicles will be permitted to pass from 09:00 to 17:00.

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Rotherhithe

– Residents on the Rotherhithe Peninsula can exit the area despite event road closures.

– Bacon’s College on Timber Pond Lane offers free overnight parking for residents until 17:00.

Public Transport Adjustments

Tube, Trains, and DLR

– Additional services will run throughout the day.

– Tube services may experience high congestion.

Buses

– Buses on affected roads will either be diverted or operate truncated routes until after the event.

River Services

– Thames Clippers will provide services from central London to Greenwich Pier.

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