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.
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.