Marathon Mayhem: London Drivers Face Towing Threats Tonight

Upcoming Road Closures Due to the London Marathon

Motorists are advised that their vehicles may be towed away starting tomorrow as the London Marathon prompts numerous road closures across several boroughs including Greenwich, Southwark, City of London, Tower Hamlets, and Westminster. These closures will accommodate the 56,000 participants expected to traverse the 26.2-mile course.

Road closures will be implemented at various times throughout the day. Some areas will begin closing roads as early as 4am, while others will not reopen until late evening. Local residents are encouraged to relocate their vehicles by Saturday evening to avoid towing.

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Detailed Road Closure Information

Starting at 4am on Sunday, vehicle removal will commence. Specific closures in Woolwich include Artillery Place, John Wilson Street, Woolwich Church Street, and Woolwich Road from 7am. Greenwich will see closures on Creek Road, Romney Road, and Trafalgar Road from 7am to 4pm. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel will remain open from south to north all day but will close from north to south between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Cutty Sark DLR station will operate entry only, with northbound services only.

In Deptford, Evelyn Street will be closed from 8am to 4pm. Rotherhithe will experience closures on Surrey Quays Road, Salter Road, Brunel Road, and Lower Road from 8am to 4pm. Bermondsey will undergo closures on Jamaica Road from 8am to 4pm, and both sides of The Highway, including Tower Bridge, will be closed from 8am until 8.30pm.

Westminster will see closures around Trafalgar Square from 7.20am until 10pm, affecting areas like Pall Mall East, Cockspur Street, Strand, Charing Cross Road, and Duncannon Street. Additional closures in Westminster include The Mall and Marlborough Road until 6pm on Monday, April 28, as well as Spur Road, Constitution Hill, Horse Guards Road, and Birdcage Walk eastbound.

Wapping residents can use a Vehicle Crossing Point at the junction of The Highway and Glamis Road, although crossings will not be possible when marathon participants are present on the roadways, approximately between 9.15am to 4.30pm.

To assist Rotherhithe residents, Bacon’s College on Timber Pond Road is offering free, overnight parking from 4pm today until 6.30pm Sunday, allowing residents to park and exit the peninsula on foot.

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