Transport for London - Weekend travel information 21/22 November

weekly travel update to help you get around London this weekend, 21/22 November. Most of the network will be open with services running as normal, but please check if any of the following affect you.

London Underground We are undertaking a comprehensive improvement programme across London’s transport network, including the modernisation of the Tube. For a map showing the planned line closures for this weekend and also bus replacement information, please click here

District line Trains will not run between Aldgate East and Upminster. This is to allow for Crossrail work at Whitechapel and track replacement work at Stepney Green, Barking and Hornchurch.

Hammersmith & City line There will be no service between Liverpool Street and Barking. This is to allow for Crossrail work at Whitechapel, and track replacement work at Stepney Green and Barking.

London Overground There will be no service between the following stations:   • Highbury & Islington and Shadwell, due to Crossrail work at Whitechapel   • Surrey Quays and New Cross, due to Crossrail work at Whitechapel   • Gospel Oak and Barking, to prepare the line for electrification works   On Sunday, trains on the Chingford branch will not stop at Bethnal Green. This is due to Network Rail track work. For the latest status update on London Underground and London Overground this weekend, pleaseclick here For an overview of planned track closures for the next six months, please click here

Buses Haringey - Until 17:00 on Tuesday 24 November, there is a northbound lane restriction on Seven Sisters Road, between Eade Road and Netherton Road. This is due to Thames Water works. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. Streatham - Until 19:00 on Sunday, there is a lane restriction on Streatham Place, between Streatham Hill and Montrell Road. This is due to Thames Water works. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. Central London - Until mid-December, a contraflow will operate along Upper Thames Street with one lane in each direction between Northumberland Avenue and Tower Hill. This is while we continue to progress the East-West Cycle Superhighway from Tower Hill to Lancaster Gate, as part of the Road Modernisation Plan. Some roads in the area will be busier than usual and there may be delays. Please plan ahead and allow more time for your journey. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. For more information, please visittfl.gov.uk/eastwest Hyde Park - Until 22:00 on Sunday 3 January 2016, some roads inside Hyde Park will be closed or access only. This is due to an event. Large pedestrian numbers are expected in the Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch and Park Lane areas. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. Twickenham - From 13:00 until 19:00 on Saturday, roads leading to Twickenham station and stadium are expected to be busy due to an event. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. Hammersmith - From 20:00 on Saturday until 08:00 on Sunday, the A4 Talgarth Road will be closed westbound between Warwick Road and Hammersmith Flyover. This is part of the Road Modernisation Plan. While we will try to maintain a good service, buses may be delayed or stop short of their normal destination. For more information, please visit tfl.gov.uk/weekend-travel To check whether your bus is affected this weekend, please click here

Roads Road users may be affected by the following this weekend: Haringey - Until 17:00 on Tuesday 24 November, there is a northbound lane restriction on Seven Sisters Road, between Eade Road and Netherton Road. This is due to Thames Water works. Streatham - Until 19:00 on Sunday, there is a lane restriction on Streatham Place, between Streatham Hill and Montrell Road. This is due to Thames Water works. Central London - Until mid-December, a contraflow will operate along Upper Thames Street with one lane in each direction between Northumberland Avenue and Tower Hill. This is while we continue to progress the East-West Cycle Superhighway from Tower Hill to Lancaster Gate, as part of the Road Modernisation Plan. Some roads in the area will be busier than usual and there may be delays. Please plan ahead and allow more time for your journey. For more information, please visit tfl.gov.uk/eastwest Hyde Park - Until early January 2016, some roads inside Hyde Park will be closed or for access only. This is due to an event. Large pedestrian numbers are expected in the Hyde Park Corner, Marble Arch and Park Lane areas. Twickenham - From 13:00 until 19:00 on Saturday, roads leading to Twickenham station and stadium are expected to be busy due to an event. Hammersmith - From 20:00 on Saturday until 08:00 on Sunday, Talgarth Road will be closed westbound between Warwick Road and Hammersmith Flyover. This is part of the Road Modernisation Plan. For more information, please visit tfl.gov.uk/weekend-travel We have produced a range of new information to help you plan your journeys while we improve London’s major roads. For more information, please click here For the latest status update on road travel this weekend, please click here

Santander Cycles The following docking stations will be out of service this weekend:   • Walmer Road, for gas works   • Southampton Place, for power connection works   • North Wharf Road, for filming   For the latest update on docking station availability, please click here Oyster - Travel Cards BUY A VISITOR OYSTER CARD Visitor Oyster cards are plastic smartcards you can use instead of paper tickets. Put on pay as you go credit which you use when you travel. It is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London BUY TRAVELCARDS You can travel as often as you like on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and National Rail services within the London travel zones with a Travelcard. They are valid for either one or 7 days and are issued as paper tickets from the Visitor shop.   London Travelcard