Travel Update Transport for London Latest News Week 1 June 2024

Travel Update

A tram strike is planned from 20:00 on Thursday 11 July until 06:00 on Monday 15 July. Additionally, there are planned closures on some Tube lines over that weekend. This is likely to increase demand for taxi and private hire journeys within the affected areas. For detailed information, visit the TfL website.

DBS Update Service

TfL reminds all new and renewing taxi and PHV driver license applicants that it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of registration with the DBS Update Service. There are two windows to register with the DBS Update Service:

• Within 28 days from when you apply for your enhanced DBS check.
• Within 30 days from the date your DBS certificate is issued.

Failing to register within these periods will necessitate a new enhanced DBS check, incurring additional costs. For more details, see TfL's explanatory video, the two guidance documents here and here, and TPH Notice 07/23.

Upcoming Events

Liam Gallagher

• Thursday 6, Friday 7, Monday 10, and Tuesday 11 June, O2 Arena.

Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer

• Saturday 8 June, O2 Arena.

Gary Numan

• Saturday 8 June, Camden Roundhouse.

Scorpions

• Saturday 8 June, Wembley OVO Arena.

Villagers

• Saturday 8 June, Royal Festival Hall.

Barry Manilow

• Until Sunday 9 June, The London Palladium.

Wembley Stadium

• England vs Iceland football match from 17:00 until 22:00 on Friday 7 June. Expect large crowds and increased traffic levels.

Central London Cycling Event

• Departing from multiple locations including Clapham Junction, Croydon, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, Wellington Arch, and Waterloo, with all routes heading into central London on Saturday 8 June. Expect increased traffic levels and delays.

Ceremonial Event

• From 10:00 on Saturday 8 June at Horse Guards Parade. The Mall will be closed and large crowds are expected.

Twickenham Stadium

• Premiership Rugby Final between Northampton and Bath from 13:00 until 18:00 on Saturday 8 June. Expect large crowds and increased traffic levels.

London Stadium

• MLB World Tour on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Expect large crowds and increased traffic levels.

Stamford Bridge

• Soccer Aid football match from 17:00 until 21:00 on Sunday 9 June. Expect large crowds and increased traffic levels.

Central London Demonstrations

• March from 12:00 until 16:00 on Saturday 8 June. Expect large crowds, increased traffic levels, and delays.

Road Updates

Millennium Way

• Closed northbound between Edmund Halley Way and the O2 car park 1 access until 20:00 on Friday 5 July for bridge structure removal.

Farringdon Street

• Closed until September 2024 for major gas main replacement works by Cadent Gas. Traffic will be diverted via Fleet Street, Fetter Lane, New Fetter Lane, Holborn Circus, and Charterhouse Street. Expect long queues and significant delays.

HS2 A40 Works

• A40 Western Avenue reduced to two lanes in each direction between Hanger Lane and Alperton Lane from 22:00 on Monday 27 May until late October. Additional overnight lane restrictions and directional closures will also be needed. Plan ahead and use alternative routes.

Blackwall Tunnel

• Closed southbound from 00:01 on Saturday 8 until 05:00 on Monday 10 June for works related to the Silvertown Tunnel construction. Northbound traffic will remain open. Expect extreme congestion and long delays. Plan ahead and check the TfL Blackwall Tunnel page for more information.

Rank Suspensions

The following ranks will be out of service:

• 6158 Kew Green (Elizabeth Gate): Until 17:00 on Thursday 6 June. Rear 10 metres suspended for utility works traffic management.
• 4693 Station Road (Harold Wood station): From 22:00 until 06:00 nightly between Wednesday 5 and Sunday 9 June. Whole rank suspended for utility works traffic management.
• 5758 Charing Cross Road: From 03:00 until 20:00 on Friday 7 June. Whole rank suspended for filming.
• 6033 St. Martin's Lane (rest rank): From 07:00 on Friday 7 until 17:00 on Saturday 8 June. Ten metres suspended for utility works.
• 5773 Grosvenor Gardens/Hobart Place: From 07:00 on Friday 7 June until 18:00 on Thursday 18 July. 30 metres on Grosvenor Gardens and rolling 15 metres on Hobart Place suspended for major watermain replacement works.
• 6102 Ballards Lane (Tally Ho PH): From 09:30 until 15:00 on Saturday 8 June. Whole rank suspended for the North Finchley cultural event.
• 5758 Charing Cross Road: From 06:00 until 19:00 every Monday to Saturday from Monday 10 June until Friday 10 January 2025. Second portion suspended for a temporary bus stop.
• 5512 Sloane Square (second portion): From 03:00 until 07:00 on Tuesday 11 June. Front 20 metres suspended for a sculpture installation.
• 5431 Lancaster Gate: From 07:00 on Monday 10 until 15:00 on Tuesday 11 June. Fifteen metres suspended for utility works traffic management.
• 6056 Victoria Station (2nd portion, Wilton Road): From 07:00 on Monday 10 until 15:45 on Friday 21 June. 20 metres suspended for scaffolding installation and works at the Apollo Theatre.
• 6000 Charterhouse Street: From 07:00 on Monday 10 until 16:00 on Friday 21 June. Whole rank suspended for trial holes for underground structure.
• 5687 Piccadilly (Dilly Hotel): From 07:00 until 18:00 daily from Monday 10 June until Thursday 28 November. Whole rank suspended for building works. The rank will be available from 18:00 each day until 07:00 the following morning.
• 5807 Finsbury Square (City Road): From 17:00 on Tuesday 11 until 06:00 on Wednesday 12 June. Whole rank suspended for filming.
• 6091 Hertford Street: From 08:00 until 23:59 on Tuesday 11 June. Whole rank suspended for a film premiere.

For detailed information and updates, please visit the TfL website.