Iconic city centre bridge used by 21,000 drivers every day to close for 12 hours this weekend
A HUGE city centre bridge crossed by 21,000 drivers every day, will close for 12 hours this weekend.
Tower Bridge, one of the country’s most beloved landmarks, will be roped off for 12 hours on Sunday because of the London Marathon.
50,000 courageous runners are set to take to the streets of the capital this weekend, cheered on by thousands of spectators.
The 26.2 mile race will start in Greenwich, finishing in St James’ Park.
The iconic London route showcases some of the capital’s most popular areas including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
A number of roads will be closed on April 27, to make way for the hoards of runners.
Tower Bridge, which is at the 12 and a half mile, will be closed from 8am to 8:30pm.
This means that drivers will have to find alternative travel routes, such as taking a diversion or using public transport such as the London Underground.
London underground services in central London will be running as normal, but are expected to be incredibly busy.
Buses travelling on roads affected by the marathon will either be diverted or will not run at all.
Other popular roads that will be closed include Trafalgar Road, which will close at 7am and reopen at 4pm, and Parliament Square, which will close at 7:30am and reopen at 10pm.
In 2024, Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao won the men’s race in a time of a second over 2hrs 4min.
Meanwhile, a competitive race saw Peres Jepchirchir win the elite women’s category with a new women’s only world record.
Although Tower Bridge will be closed to drivers on Sunday, it is one of the best places for spectators to watch friends and family.
The race doubles back on itself across the bridge, so spectators will get to spot racers twice from this location.
Full list of 2025 London Marathon Road Closures
Charlton Way – 4am – 2:30pm
Blue Start Shooters Hill Road -4am – 2:30pm
St John’s Park -7am -2:30pm
Charlton Park Road -7am -2:30pm
Shooters Hill Road- 7am -2:30pm
Old Dover Road -7am -2:30pm
Little Heath -7am -2:30pm
Charlton Park Lane -7am -2:30pm
Artillery Place – 7am -2:30pm
John Wilson Street – 7am – 3pm
Woolwich Church Street -7am – 3pm
Woolwich Road – 7am – 3pm
Trafalgar Road – 7am to 4pm
Creek Road – 7am to 4pm
Evelyn Street 8am to 4pm
Surrey Quays Road 8am to 4pm
Salter Road 8am to 4pm
Brunel Road 8am to 4pm
Jamaica Road – 8am to 4pm
Tower Bridge – 8am to 8:30 pm
The Highway (south side) -8am to 8:30 pm
Narrow Street – 8am to 8:30 pm
Westferry Road -8am to 8:30 pm
East Ferry Road -8am to 8:30 pm
Marsh Wall -8am to 8:30 pm
Bank Street -8am to 8:30 pm
North Colonnade -8am to 8:30 pm
Poplar High Street -8am to 8:30 pm
Commercial Road -8am to 8:30 pm
The Highway (north side) – 8am to 8:30 pm
Byward Street -7:30am to 9 pm
Upper/Lower Thames Street -7:30am to 9 pm
Victoria Embankment and – 7:30am to 10pm
25 Parliament Square -7:30am to 10pm
What landmarks can be spotted on the route?
- Mile 6: Cutty Sark
- Mile 12: Tower Bridge
- Mile 18: Canary Wharf
- Mile 22: The Tower of London
- Mile 25: The London Eye
- Mile 25: Big Ben
- Mile 26: Buckingham Palace
How to track London Marathon runners
If you have a friend or family member running the race, you can easily track them online.
The best way to track a runner is with the official London Marathon 2025 app, which is available for Android and Apple.
If you are supporting someone you can use the app to:
- Track your family member or friend
- Make a donation to their chosen cause
- Send a Belief Booster
- Keep up-to-date with the Elite Leaderboard
How to watch the London Marathon
The race will be shown across BBC platforms.
BBC One begins their coverage at 8.30 am until 2 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
From 2 pm until 3 pm BBC Two takes over.
It is also possible to livestream the marathon for free on the BBC Sport website and on iPlayer from 1 pm until 6 pm.