TfL issues London Underground and traffic update for Coronation

Transport for London (TfL) says all of its services will operate as planned on the day of King Charle’s Coronation (Saturday, May 6), as no engineering works will take place. However, it is warning that there will be major diversions and possible station closures to prevent overcrowding in the Westminster area, urging passengers to check before travelling. Almost all roads[1] around St James’s Park, Westminster and Victoria will be closed to traffic on Saturday, May 5, and Sunday, May 6.

As part of the Bank Holiday weekend festivities, streets across the capital may close to traffic to host street parties[2], so motorists should expect journeys to take longer through residential areas. On Sunday, May 7, there will be a Coronation Concert[3] at Windsor Castle, with trains expected to be busy between Paddington and Windsor Central (Elizabeth line and GWR), and Waterloo and Windsor Riverside (SWR). Tube services will be busier than usual (Image: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Westminster, Green Park, Charing Cross, Embankment, Victoria, Hyde Park[5] Corner (exit only), Knightsbridge, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Temple and Marble Arch stations are expected to be exceptionally busy on Coronation Day (Saturday, May 6) with TfL advising visitors to walk instead where possible.

St James’s Park station will be closed all day. Cyclists will also be affected as until Monday, May 15, there will be temporary changes to Cycleway 3 around Buckingham Palace[6] and Constitution Hill. These are to support the London Marathon[7] and Coronation events.

Buses are also expected to divert or be terminated short of their usual destinations as Coronation events take place. Victoria Coach Station will remain open to coaches, but journeys will take longer due to likely diversions en route.

Harrow Council has agreed to waive the GBP1,200 road closure fee so residents can have street parties to celebrate the King’s coronation – this is a situation we may see across the capital, so TfL is warning motorists to expect journeys to take longer (Image: Harrow Council)

A dedicated page offering travel advice for the Coronation weekend is available at https://tfl.gov.uk/status-updates/major-works-and-events/coronation. For the latest information on how services are operating, use the TfL Go app or visit www.tfl.gov.uk.

Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “We are delighted that London is hosting ceremonial events for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles[8] III and Queen Camilla, and look forward to welcoming visitors and Londoners alike onto the transport network for this historic occasion. “We expect central London to be very busy and the large-scale events will mean road closures in central London, so I’d advise people to check before they travel. I’d also encourage Londoners and those visiting to mark the celebrations to make the most of the public transport options, as there are no planned closures.”

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Best memorabilia to buy ahead of the King Charles III CoronationRoyal Mint King Charles III 50p coin[11]

The Royal Mint has launched a range of commemorative coins to mark the occasion. The coin range[12] features a graven image of His Majesty The King designed by artist and sculptor Martin Jennings.

from GBP5

The Royal Mint

References

1. ^ Almost all roads (www.westminster.gov.uk)
2. ^ to host street parties (www.mylondon.news)
3. ^ Coronation Concert (www.mylondon.news)
4. ^ Meghan ‘highly unlikely’ to ever attend another Royal Family event after missing Coronation (www.mylondon.news)
5. ^ Hyde Park (www.mylondon.news)
6. ^ Buckingham Palace (www.mylondon.news)
7. ^ London Marathon (www.mylondon.news)
8. ^ King Charles (www.mylondon.news)
9. ^ MyLondon’s London Underground (data.reachplc.com)
10. ^ HERE (data.reachplc.com)
11. ^ Royal Mint King Charles III 50p coin (go.skimresources.com)
12. ^ coin range (go.skimresources.com)