Big Half Marathon on Sunday 6 September: Road Closures and TfL Disruption in London
The Big Half Marathon takes place Sunday 6 September across southeast and central London, causing extensive road closures and TfL service changes affecting underground, DLR and Elizabeth line routes.
The Big Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 6 September with extensive road closures across southeast and central London affecting Tower Hill, London Bridge, Bermondsey, Canada Water, Canary Wharf, Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe.
Transport Disruption to Expect
The District line has no service between Edgware Road and Wimbledon all weekend; the Windrush line has multiple closures both days with the entire line shutting after 19:15 on Sunday 6 September; and the Elizabeth line has no service between Paddington and Ealing Broadway until 07:45 on Sunday 6 September.
South Western Railway faces no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction/Battersea Park all day Saturday and until 7.15pm on Sunday, while on Sunday there is no service between Sydenham and West Croydon—change at Crystal Palace for trains to/from Norwood Junction and connections to/from West Croydon.
What This Means for Foreign Residents
If you live in or plan to travel across central or southeast London on Sunday 6 September, allow extra journey time and consider using alternative routes. The road closures will also affect local buses and taxis. Check your Tube Map and Bus Times London apps for any real-time issues before travelling.
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