Harrow residents planning to travel into London this weekend should be aware of several major events and potential transport disruptions, particularly on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27.
Boxing: Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn – Saturday, April 26
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host a high-profile boxing match between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn. The main card begins at 5:00 PM, with the headline fight expected around 10:30 PM. Over 60,000 attendees are anticipated. Nearby stations, including Seven Sisters (Victoria line), Bruce Grove, Silver Street, and White Hart Lane (London Overground), will be extremely busy before and after the event. Consider using Tottenham Hale or Seven Sisters stations and allow extra time for your journey.
London Marathon – Sunday, April 27
The London Marathon starts at 8:30 AM in Greenwich and finishes in Westminster. Road closures will be in effect across central London from 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Tube stations along the route will be busier than usual. Plan ahead and allow extra time if traveling through central London.
FA Cup Semi-Finals at Wembley Stadium
Saturday, April 26: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa – Kick-off at 5:15 PM.
Sunday, April 27: Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest – Kick-off at 4:30 PM.
Large crowds and local road closures are expected from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM on both days.
Women’s Rugby: England vs. France – Saturday, April 26
The Red Roses will face France in the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Kick-off is at 4:45 PM. Expect increased traffic and crowds in the Twickenham area.
Women’s Champions League: Chelsea vs. Barcelona – Sunday, April 27
Chelsea Women will host Barcelona Femení in the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is at 2:00 PM. Anticipate large crowds and potential delays in the Fulham area.
Road Closures and Transport Changes
A40 Westway: Closed westbound from the Marylebone Flyover to the Westway Roundabout from 10:00 PM Friday to 5:00 AM Monday every weekend until summer 2025. From Monday, April 28, the A40 will also be reduced to two lanes eastbound near the Hanger Lane gyratory for power supply works.
Elizabeth Line – Sunday, April 27: Reduced service between Paddington and Heathrow/Maidenhead. Trains will not stop at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, or West Ealing.
DLR – Sunday, April 27: Due to the London Marathon, services from Tower Gateway to Lewisham will start at 5:30 AM. Other services begin at 7:00 AM. Some routes will be shortened or diverted.
London Overground: No planned closures near Harrow, but some late-night service changes affect other parts of the network. Check before traveling.
While there are no planned Tube or Overground closures near Harrow, services may be much busier due to these events. Use the TfL Go app or TfL website to check for live updates and travel advice.
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