London Marathon 2022 road closures: which roads are closed, what time do they close and open - full map

Tens of thousands of runners, alongside crowds of spectators are expected to descend on central London
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It’s the time of the year once again when one of the biggest cities in the world will partially shutdown.

The London Marathon 2022 is set to take place on Sunday 2 October, with more than 80,000 people expected to take to the streets of the cpatial, either as a participant or spectator. With huge numbers expected, it’s no shock that Londoners will have to experience some road closures as the event takes place.

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Here’s the full list of road clsoures you need toknow ahead of time.

Tens of thousands of people will descend on central London for the marathon on 2 October. (Credit: Getty Images)Tens of thousands of people will descend on central London for the marathon on 2 October. (Credit: Getty Images)
Tens of thousands of people will descend on central London for the marathon on 2 October. (Credit: Getty Images)

What roads will be closed for London Marathon 2022?

Road closures throughout London will take place a few days before and after the main marathon on Sunday 2 October. These roads include:

St James’ Park

  • The Mall/Marlborough Road from 5am on Thursday 29 September to 6pm on Monday, October 3
  • Spur Road/Constitution Hill/Horse Guards Road/Birdcage Walk (eastbound) from 6am on Friday, September 30 to 6am on Monday, October 3
  • Birdcage Walk (westbound) from 7.30am on Saturday, October 1 to 06am on Monday, October 3

Canary Wharf

  • All roads closed from 8am to 7pm on Sunday 2 October

Greenwich

  • Romney Road from 7am to 3pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Creek Road (A200) from 7am to 3pm on Sunday 2 October
  • The most northern part of the A206, leading into the A200 from 7am to 3pm on Sunday 2 October
London Marathon route 2022. (Credit: Mark Hall / National World)London Marathon route 2022. (Credit: Mark Hall / National World)
London Marathon route 2022. (Credit: Mark Hall / National World)

Rotherhithe

  • Lower Road from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Surrey Quays Road from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Quebec Way from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Salter Road from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Brunel Road from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Jamaica Road from 8am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October

Westcombe Park

  • Shooters Hill Road from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • St John’s Park from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Old Dover Road from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Charlton Way from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Vanbrugh Park from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Charlton Road Charlton Park Road from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Charlton Park Lane from 7am on Sunday 2 October
  • Woolwich Road (A206) from 7am on Sunday 2 October

Roads in Westcombe Park will aim to be reopened fully by 3pm.

Wapping

  • The Highway from 8am to 7pm on Sunday 2 October

Isle of Dogs

  • East Ferry Road from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Marsh Wall from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • North Colonnade from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • South Colonnade from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Poplar High Street from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • West India Dock Road from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Limehouse from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October
  • Westferry Road from 9am to 4pm on Sunday 2 October

Additionally, the TCS Mini-Marathon will be taking place on Saturday 1 October, 24 hours before the main event. As a result, road closures will take place through central London from 7.30am until 11.30pm to accomodate this:

  • Blackfriars Underpass (westbound)
  • White Lion Hill
  • Victoria Embankment
  • Arundel Street
  • Surrey Street
  • Temple Place
  • Savoy Street
  • Northumberland Avenue
  • Whitehall Place
  • Great Scotland Yard
  • Horse Guards Avenue
  • Whitehall
  • Bridge Street (eastbound)
  • Westminster Bridge (eastbound)
  • Great George Street

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