Tour de France – City of London map

Transport for London
ATTENTION!
LE TOUR DE FRANCE
MONDAY 7 JULY
The world’s greatest cycle race is coming to London.
Expect road closures from 10am in the City of London.
Know your travel options.
Visit tfl.gov.uk/tourdefrance
Tour de France – Monday 7 July
Travel in the City of London
will be affected
Plan ahead for easier journeys
The Tour de France is coming to the City of London on Monday 7 July.
It promises to be a great occasion as the leading names in world cycling
compete for the famous Yellow Jersey on London’s streets.
However, road closures necessary for the event mean you’ll need to plan
your journeys around the area in advance.
About the event
Now in its 101st year, the Tour de France is the world’s largest annual
sporting event. The Mayor of London, Transport for London and London
& Partners are hosting the Tour to maintain our status as the world
capital for major events.
The race, which attracts around 12 million spectators along the full
length of the route, as well as a huge global TV audience, occasionally
visits neighbouring countries and this year’s event will get underway in
the UK.
Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate, Saturday 5 July
Stage 2: York to Sheffield, Sunday 6 July
Stage 3: Cambridge to London, Monday 7 July
Estimated arrival times
Caravan
Race
Epping New Road (Redbridge)
13:05
14:40
Lea Bridge Road (Waltham Forest)
13:15
14:50
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
13:20
14:55
Royal Victoria Dock
13:35
15:05
Aspen Way
13:45
15:15
Tower Hill
13:50
15:25
The Mall (finish)
13:55
15:30
NB: these are the estimated arrival times for the first caravan vehicles/cyclists
Stage 3
After setting off from Cambridge, the race will pass through Essex
before arriving in Greater London via Epping Forest. It will run through
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and into the East End before entering
the City at Tower Hill. The riders will then follow the Thames before
finishing on The Mall at around 15:30. Estimated arrival times for the
race are shown above and large numbers of people are expected to line
the route to enjoy the action.
The main map over the page shows the route in your area. There is also
an overview of the stage in London. A more detailed version of the full
route in London is available at tfl.gov.uk/tourdefrance
Ahead of the race itself, spectators will
also be able to enjoy the Tour’s Publicity
Caravan – a convoy of around 200
floats and other vehicles which travels
ahead of the race, distributing promotional
items and merchandise.
Road closures
The event route and some surrounding roads will close to traffic at 10:00
on Monday 7 July. Although the race isn’t due to arrive until the afternoon,
closures will start earlier so that barriers and other event infrastructure can
be installed to ensure the safety of competitors and spectators.
Roads will re-open as quickly as possible after the event, with the
intention that all roads will be open by 18:00, provided that it is safe
to do so. You can find a map of affected roads over the page.
Pedestrian access to properties will be available at all times and access
for emergency vehicles will not be affected.
Parking restrictions
Parking will be suspended along the route and on some surrounding
roads on Monday 7 July. If you usually park on an affected road, you’ll
need to move your vehicle in advance, otherwise it may be removed.
Signs will be installed in the days leading up to the event to remind
drivers of the suspensions.
Travel advice
Road users
Roads around the event route will be much busier than normal and
drivers are advised to avoid these areas if at all possible. If you intend
to drive on the day, please plan ahead, allow more time for your journey
and consider travelling at a different time to avoid delays.
Important points to remember:
•Vehicles will not be able to cross the event route while road closures
are in place
•Vehicle access to surrounding roads will be maintained for residents
and businesses, where possible:
- R
oads shown in green on the map will be accessible for residents
and businesses only, via an alternative route away from the road
closures. There will be no access for through traffic
- Roads shown in blue on the map will also be open, although vehicle
access will be restricted to nearby roads as it won’t be possible to
cross the event route during the closure period
•The A1211, which includes London Wall, will remain open all day,
although it will be busier than normal
• Tower, Southwark and Westminster Bridges will close to traffic at 10:00
for much of the day. Other central London bridges will remain open
•There are no planned closures on key strategic roads across London,
including the M25, A406 North Circular or Blackwall and Rotherhithe
Tunnels
Rail and Underground passengers
Tube and rail services will be the best way of getting around affected
areas on the day, although stations near the route will be busier than
normal. Visit tfl.gov.uk for live travel updates.
Bus passengers
Bus services, including routes 15, 42, 78, 100, 344 and RV1 which pass
through the City, will be affected by road closures. Some stops may also
be temporarily relocated or suspended.
Visit tfl.gov.uk nearer the date to see how your route may be affected
and allow more time for bus journeys on the day. Information will also
be available at affected bus stops in the run up to the event.
Walking and cycling
Walking or cycling may be the easiest way of getting around your
local area.
Footways along the route will be open as normal to ensure that pedestrian
access to properties is available and that spectators can enjoy the event.
However, please take extra care if crossing the route on foot, as event
vehicles may be using the road at high speed at any time during the
closure period.
Crowd and safety barriers will be in place along certain sections of the
route. Marshalled crossing points (marked on the map) will be available
to help people cross safely.
Barclays Cycle Hire users
Docking stations in and around the route area may be suspended.
Check tfl.gov.uk/barclayscyclehire for up-to-date information.
Where to watch the race
You can see the action along the route as the Caravan and race
travel through London. You can also follow the full stage live on
big screens, and enjoy other cycling-themed activities, at the free
Tour de France Fan Parks in Green Park, Trafalgar Square and Queen
Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Tour de France route – City of London
ISLINGTON
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Southwark
Tour de France route
continues to The
Mall
Waterloo
Westminster
WESTMINSTER
BRIDGE
Lambeth North
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Monument
Tower Hill
A13
TO W E R
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Tour de France route
Tower from Cambridge
Gateway
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Blackfriars
Aldgate
Bank
Information shown is correct as at May 2014. Not all roads can be shown due to map scale.
Aldgate East
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Mansion
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PSIDE
Borough boundary
NB. Road closures will not affect access for
emergency vehicles and pedestrian access to
properties will be available at all times
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CITY
Whitechapel
Marshalled pedestrian crossing point
AN
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A4
Covent Garden
R
St. Paul’s
WALL
No vehicle access to/from Tour route during
road closures but access possible for local
residents/businesses only via alternative routes
LEM
KIN
STR
LO NDON
A3
LONDO
BRIDG N
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A40
No vehicle access to/from Tour route during
road closures, no alternative vehicle access
ST.
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Access restrictions
AL
Holborn
Liverpool
Street
Barbican Moorgate
No vehicle access while Tour route is closed
NE
B RICK L A
Farringdon
Chancery Lane
Tour de France route closed
to traffic 10:00-18:00
Shoreditch
High Street
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CAMDEN
Closed roads
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Russell Square
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Tour de France route
from Cambridge
Tour de France route
closed to traffic 10:00 -18:00
A12
Closed roads
A104
Tour de France route – London overview
A10
4
Information shown is correct as at May 2014. Not all roads can be shown due to map scale.
WALTHAM
FOREST
A503
M1
1
A10
A406
REDBRIDGE
Wood Street
Walthamstow
04
A1
A1
2
A1
06
A1
HACKNEY
Stratford
International
ISLINGTON
A10
CAMDEN
06
A4
A5
03
A12
Stratford
Hackney Wick
Stratford
High Street
A1
2
Plaistow
12
A1
A501
NEWHAM
A5
3
A11
A40
Fenchurch
Limehouse
Cannon Street
Royal
Shadwell
Street
Victoria
East India
Westferry Poplar
Tower
Gateway
Blackfriars
A1203
Monument Tower
West India Quay
A1261 Blackwall
Hill
A1020
Embankment
Wapping
Canary
West
Pontoon
Wharf
Westminster
Silvertown
Dock
Temple
Charing
Cross
Mansion
House
A3211
A102
A4
SOUTHWARK
A3
Victoria
St. James’s
Park
LAMBETH
Royal
Albert
A406
CITY
WESTMINSTER
A1
TOWER
HAMLETS
London City
Airport
GREENWICH
A2
Key points to be aware of
• Roads that form the race route in London will close to
traffic at 10:00 on Monday 7 July
• Areas around the route will be extremely busy, avoid
driving wherever possible. If you need to drive, please
plan ahead, consider travelling at a different time and
allow more time for your journey
• Tower, Southwark and Westminster Bridges will close
to traffic at 10:00 for most of the day. All other central
London bridges will be open
• Roads will re-open as quickly as possible after the
event, with the intention that all roads will be open by
18:00, provided that it is safe to do so
Find out more
• Parking will be suspended along the route and in some
surrounding streets. If you usually park on an affected
street, please move your vehicle in advance, otherwise
it may be removed
Thursday 26 June
16:00 -19:00
• Pedestrian access to properties will be available at
all times and access for emergency vehicles won’t
be affected
• There are no planned closures on key strategic roads
across London, including the M25, A406 North Circular,
the A12 or Blackwall and Rotherhithe Tunnels
We are holding a public information drop-in
session to help you plan your travel:
City Marketing Suite
(within the Guildhall Complex)
80 Basinghall Street
London EC2V 5AR
You can also find out more about your travel
options, including advice for businesses on
planning ahead, by visiting
tfl.gov.uk/tourdefrance or calling 0343 222 1234.
Prudential RideLondon, 9-10 August
The Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling returns
to London on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Find out
more about the routes, and how travel may be affected,
at www.PrudentialRideLondon.co.uk
Tour of Britain, 14 September
Central London will also host the final day of this year’s Tour of Britain
on Sunday 14 September. Find out more about the routes at
www.tourofbritain.co.uk
All information correct at time of going to print.
May 2014.
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