Transport for London (TfL) Travel Information Update Week 1 May 2024

Here's a summary of the latest travel updates from Transport for London (TfL):

Potential Short Notice Closure: Oxford Circus Station

• TfL may need to close Oxford Circus station at short notice due to industrial action.
• Closure timeframe: Friday, May 3 (22:00) to Sunday, May 5 (06:00).
• For the latest information, visit the TfL website.

Tram Service Disruption

• Tram services may be affected by industrial action from Sunday, May 5 (20:00) to Thursday, May 9 (06:00).
• This may lead to increased demand for taxis and private hire vehicles in the affected areas.

M25 Junction 9-10 Weekend Closure

• The M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10 from Friday, May 10 (21:00) to Monday, May 13 (06:00) for major motorway works by National Highways.
• Long delays are expected in Chessington, Epsom, and Tadworth.
• Drivers are advised to avoid the area and consider alternative routes.
• Visit the National Highways website for more information.

DBS Update Service Reminder for Taxi and PHV Driver Licenses

• As a mandatory licensing requirement, anyone applying for a new or renewing taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driver license must register with the DBS Update Service.
• You have two opportunities to register:
  • Within 28 days of applying for your enhanced DBS check.
  • Within 30 days of receiving your DBS certificate.
• Missing these windows will require a new enhanced DBS check application and payment.
• See the TfL website for a video explanation, guidance documents, and further information.

Ford RideLondon 2024

• The annual cycling event takes place in London and Essex on Sunday, May 26.
• Extensive road closures will be in place across central London, east London, and Essex until approximately 21:00 that day.
• Visit the event website for full details on road closures.

Events and Taxi Ranks

• Here's a list of upcoming events with information on taxi ranks and pre-booked PHV areas:
  • Thursday, May 2: Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (O2 Arena)
  • Friday, May 3: Tina - The Tina Turner Musical (Aldwych Theatre) & Jo Koy (O2 Arena)
  • Saturday, May 4: Peter Kay Live (O2 Arena) & Drumsheds (Tottenham Hale)
    • Marshalled taxi rank and pre-booked PHV area at 6 Glover Drive, N18 3HF.
    • Main egress times from 21:30 until midnight.
    • Sectors 1, 2, and 9 taxi drivers can serve the event rank only.
  • Sunday, May 5:
    • Hadise (O2 Arena)
    • Olivia Dean (Eventim Apollo)
    • Pink Martini (Royal Albert Hall)
    • Leo Santana (Troxy)
    • Jubin Nautiyal (OVO Arena Wembley)

Twickenham Stadium Events

• Expect large crowds and increased traffic before and after the Army vs Navy rugby matches at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, May 27 (12:00-19:00).

Demonstration

• A demonstration is planned for Trafalgar Square on Saturday, May 27 (12:00-15:00). Large crowds are expected.

Here's a breakdown of the affected ranks:

• Rank 5788 Eccleston Place: Closed every Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM until August 12th. The second portion of the rank will be unavailable during these times for library roof loading and unloading.
• Rank 5687 Piccadilly (Dilly Hotel): Closed entirely every day from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM until November 6th due to building construction on Piccadilly (between 33-25 Piccadilly).
• Rank 5561 High Street, New Malden: Closed entirely until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 10th for carriageway utility works.
• Rank 6194 Greenwich Church Street (Cutty Sark): Closed for cruise ship traffic management on the following dates:
  • Thursday, May 2nd (until 11:00 PM)
  • Sunday, May 5th (from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 7th (from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
• A temporary taxi rank is available outside M&S during these closures.
• Rank 5434 South Wharf Road: Closed entirely on Friday, May 3rd from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for carriageway resurfacing.
• Rank 5541 Park Lane (Dorchester Hotel): Only the first portion of the rank will be closed from Monday, May 6th until September 30th to create a safety area for scaffolding.
• Rank 6059 Stonewood Road (Erith Station): Closed entirely from Tuesday, May 7th (8:00 AM) to Thursday, May 9th (8:00 PM) for carriageway utility works.
• Rank 6091 Hertford Street (Lou Lou's): Closed entirely on Tuesday, May 7th from 11:59 AM to 8:00 PM due to a film premiere and a road closure in the area.
• Rank 5884 Bermondsey Street: Only the rear 10 meters of the rank will be closed on Wednesday, May 8th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM for access to a utility chamber.
• Rank 4706 Down Street: Closed entirely from Wednesday, May 8th (7:00 AM) to Tuesday, May 14th (6:00 PM) for traffic management related to carriageway utility works.

For more information, please visit the TfL website.