London Marathon road closures: all of the closures in place for 2023 run - and if the tube is running

London Marathon will result in road closures in central London over the weekend

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

21st Apr 2023, 6:31pm

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Tens of thousands of people will take to the streets of the capital for the London Marathon this weekend.

Runners will take in many of the city’s most famous landmarks as they take on the gruelling endurance effort. Participants make the journey from Greenwich to The Mall.

Those taking part in London Marathon will run down major roads in the capital, meaning that there will be closures in place on the day of the event. Residents and visitors will want to make sure they are aware of the restrictions in place, to avoid getting caught out.

BBC will be broadcasting the event live on Sunday (23 April) across BBC1 and BBC2 as well as on its website and via the BBC iPlayer. Mo Farah is taking part in his final London Marathon.

Here is the full list of closures in place:

When is the London Marathon?

London Marathon in 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

London Marathon in 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

The famous 26.2m run in the capital will take place on Sunday, 23 April. It is the first time that the major event has taken place in its traditional spring slot since 2019.

The Covid pandemic caused the previous three editions of the marathon to take place in October. But it has returned to the usual spot for 2023.

What are the road closures?

The full list of closures has been announced for London on the day of the marathon.

Start

Charlton Way - from 4am to 1pm approx
Shooters Hill Road - from 4am to 1pm approx
St John’s Park - from 4am to 1pm approx

Miles one to ten

Charlton Park Road - from 7am to 1pm approx
Shooters Hill Road - from 7am to 1pm approx
Old Dover Road - from 7am to 1pm approx
Little Health - from 7am to 1pm approx
Charlton Park Lane - from 7am to 1pm approx
Artillery Place - from 7am to 1pm approx
John Wilson Street - from 7am to 1pm approx
Woolwich Church Street - from 7am to 2pm approx
Woolwich Road - from 7am to 2pm approx
Trafalgar Road - from 7am to 3pm approx
Creek Road - from 7am to 3pm approx
Evelyn Street - from 8am to 4pm approx
Surrey Quays Road - from 8am to 4pm approx
Salter Road - from 8am to 4pm approx

Miles 11 to 20

Brunel Road - from 8am to 4pm approx
Jamaica Road - from 8am to 4pm approx
Tower Bridge - from 8am to 7pm approx
The Highway (south side) - from 8am to 7pm approx
Narrow Street - from 8am to 7pm approx
Westferry Road - from 8am to 7pm approx
East Ferry Road - from 8am to 7pm approx
Marsh Wall - from 8am to 7pm approx
North Colonnade - from 8am to 7pm approx
Poplar High Street - from 8am to 7pm approx

Miles 21 to 26

Commercial Road - from 8am to 7pm approx
The Highway (north side) - from 8am to 7pm approx
Byward Street - from 7.30am to 8.30pm approx
Upper Thames Street - from 7.30am to 8.30pm approx
Victoria Embankment - from 7.30am to 8.30pm approx

Birdcage Walk, eastbound and westbound, is closed from 6am on Friday, 21 April, until Thursday, 18 May.

Parking

Parking is restricted to authorised vehicles only – security measures will prevent other vehicles approaching the TCS London Marathon route.

Can you take the London Underground?

The tube and other rail services will be operating on the day of the London Marathon. Transport for London will be putting on extra services to cope with the increased demand.

London Marathon Road Closures Traffic

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