TfL this weekend May 3 to 5: Underground, Overground and Elizabeth line disruption

Londoners travelling into the capital this weekend could be faced with disruption due to closures on Tube and rail services.

Transport for London (TfL) has asked Londoners to check before they travel.

To get the most latest updates on the Underground, DLR and Overground you can use the TfL app or website.

Here is the full list of planned TfL service changes this weekend, May 3 to 5.

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London Underground

Oxford Circus station strike

From 10pm on Friday 3 until 6am on Sunday May 5, Oxford Circus station may need to close at short notice due to RMT strike action.

Customers should plan ahead and check before they travel for the latest information on how services are running.

Central line

Saturday May 4

Trains will not stop at Notting Hill Gate station between 1.45am and 3.15am

Use local bus routes 94, 148 or N207 to/from Queensway and Holland Park stations. This is due to track works on the station's Circle and District line platforms.

Ongoing disruption

TfL has apologised for the continued disruption on the Central line. It says engineers are working round the clock to address the issues, efforts which have “helped deliver a more reliable service, while ensuring the safety of our customers and colleagues”.

TfL asks that people plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and consider alternative routes if travelling on the Central line into or through central London.

Circle line

Saturday 4 until Monday May 6

No service between Tower Hill and Edgware Road (via Victoria)

Circle line trains will run between Hammersmith and Tower Hill via Moorgate. Use alternative Tube services or local bus routes. This is due to track works.

District line

Saturday 4 until Monday May 6

No service between Embankment/Edgware Road and Hammersmith/Kensington (Olympia)/Wimbledon

Use alternative Tube services or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run between Hammersmith/Earl's Court and Wimbledon. This is due to track works.

Piccadilly line

Saturday 4 until Monday May 6

Trains will not stop at Gloucester Road station including Night Tube services

Use local bus route 74 (N74 or N97 during Night Tube hours) to/from South Kensington or Earl's Court stations to connect with the Piccadilly line. This is due to track works.

London Overground

The following closures are due to Network Rail maintenance work.

Sunday May 5

No service between Camden Road and Stratford after 10.15pm

Use alternative Tube services or local bus routes. For Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, use local bus route 274 to/from Camden Road, or it is a short walk to/from Highbury & Islington. Rail replacement buses will run. 

No service between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction after 10.15pm

Use local bus route 30. Rail replacement buses will run.

Elizabeth line

Monday May 6

A Saturday service will run on the entire line

Monday 6 until Wednesday May 8

Reduced service between Paddington and Maidenhead/Heathrow T4 after 10pm each night

Trains will not be stopping at Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell after 11pm each night. This is due to Network Rail track renewal works.

DLR

Saturday 4 until Monday May 6

No service between Westferry/Poplar and Lewisham

Use alternative Tube or Southeastern rail services, or local bus routes. Rail replacement buses will run between Westferry and Island Gardens, and between Canada Water bus station and Lewisham.

London Trams

Sunday 5 until Thursday May 9

Planned strike action on London Trams network

If the strike action goes ahead:

A normal service is expected on Sunday.

Between Monday 6 and Wednesday May 8: 

No service is expected before 7am or after 6pm each day

Between 7am and 6pm each day, services will only operate between:

• Wimbledon and Reeves Corner
• East Croydon and Beckenham Junction/New Addington

There will be no service through Croydon town centre, or to/from Elmers End on these days

Services are expected to start later than normal on Thursday 9 May, with possible disruption throughout the day.

TfL has asked customers to plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

Buses and roads

Pembroke Road

Until 11.59pm on Saturday May 18, Pembroke Road will be closed in both directions at the junction of Warwick Road. Plan ahead and allow more time for your journey.

Thursday May 2

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in concert. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event. 

Stamford Bridge stadium

From 6pm until 10pm, Stamford Bridge will be hosting a football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, with kick off at 7.30pm. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the match.

Friday May 3

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host Jo Koy. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event. 

Saturday May 4

Drumsheds, Tottenham Hale

From 12pm until 10.30pm, a concert will take place at Drumsheds. Large crowds are expected at the beginning and end of the event.

Twickenham Stadium

From 1pm until 7pm, Twickenham Stadium will host the Army vs Navy rugby matches, with the first game kicking off at 2pm and the second kicking off at 4.45pm. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after each match.

O2 Arena

From 6.30pm until 10.30pm, the O2 Arena will host Peter Kay Live. Large crowds and increased traffic levels are expected before and after the event. 

Sunday May 5

Trafalgar Square

From 12pm until 3pm, a demonstration will take place at Trafalgar Square. Large crowds are expected. 

M25

From 9pm on Friday 10 until 6am on Monday May 13, the M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 9 and 10. This is so that National Highways can carry out major motorway works. 

During this closure, long delays are expected in Chessington, Epsom and Tadworth. Drivers should avoid driving through the area and consider alternative options. 

If you have to drive, allow more time for your journey, consider alternative routes and check before you travel. For more information, visit the National Highways website. 

Edgware bus station and Station Road

From 9pm until 5am each night, expect delays and diversions on bus routes that normally stop along Station Road in Edgware or at Edgware bus station. This is due to Thames Water works on Station Road between the A5 High Street and Hale Lane.

The bus station will remain open, but your journey may take longer as only one lane will be available to enter and exit the bus station. 

Stops A and B on Station Road will be closed between 9pm and 5am each night on Friday 10 and Saturday May 11, while stops H, L and K on Station Road will be closed from Saturday 11 until Monday May 13.