Major Road Closures & Restrictions
Extensive road closures across central, east, and southeast London associated with the London Marathon 2026 (26 April):
Full route from Greenwich / Blackheath through Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Embankment, Westminster, finishing on The Mall
Phased road closures and traffic restrictions along the route
Parking suspensions in multiple corridors along the course
Temporary traffic restrictions remain in central London following event clear-down activity
Major Events Impacting Mobility
London Marathon 2026:
Large pedestrian presence along the Thames corridor, central landmarks, and finish zone (St James’s / Westminster)
Activity across multiple start zones (Greenwich / Blackheath)
Activity across transport interchanges serving start and finish areas
Infrastructure Works (Planned)
London Underground:
Piccadilly line:
No service between Wood Green – Cockfosters
No service between Rayners Lane – Uxbridge
Additional early/late service variations at selected stations
Northern line:
Weeknight closures between Camden Town and Kennington (via Bank)
Docklands Light Railway:
Planned weekend closures across selected sections, including:
Bank – Canary Wharf
Stratford – Canary Wharf
Lewisham – Greenwich
Replacement bus services in operation where applicable
Rail & Underground Disruptions
London Underground:
Reported disruption between 21–24 April linked to industrial action
Service variations across multiple lines during this period
Other networks:
Elizabeth line
London Overground
Docklands Light Railway
→ operating during the same period
High-Density Zones
Central London:
Westminster, Embankment, St James’s (event finish area)
East London:
Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge (event route sections)
Major interchanges:
London Bridge, Waterloo, Victoria, Stratford
Network Overview
London Marathon 2026 is scheduled in central and east London
Planned engineering works across the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway
Reported disruption on the London Underground between 21 - 24 April
