London tube closures and road restrictions will shape journeys across the capital in the week from Monday 9 November 2026, with late-evening works on the Weaver line, a Friday Night Tube closure on the Northern line, the Lord Mayor's Show shutting almost the entire City of London on Saturday 14 November and a busy programme of weekend engineering on the Underground, Overground, DLR and Elizabeth line. According to Transport for London's planned track closures list, published on 3 November, Weaver line trains will not run between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:45 from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November, while on Friday 13 November the Northern line will be closed between Charing Cross and Morden during Night Tube hours only. The following weekend brings further closures on the Northern, Hammersmith and City, DLR, Elizabeth, Mildmay, Suffragette and Windrush lines, and the RMT has already announced the first of eight 24-hour Tube strikes for Thursday 26 November, as the Westminster newsroom of The WP Times reports.
The week follows a weekend of Remembrance events in Westminster, when Whitehall and the streets around the Cenotaph were closed for the National Service of Remembrance, and the Elizabeth line stations at Acton Main Line and Hanwell remain shut until the start of service on Monday 9 November. For drivers, the biggest single disruption of the week is the Lord Mayor's Show, when the procession leaves Mansion House at 11am and almost all of the City is closed to traffic, with no vehicles allowed in or out and many parking bays suspended from the Friday afternoon. Bus routes that normally cross the Square Mile will be diverted or turned short, and roads usually reopen before 4pm. Anyone travelling between Westminster, the West End and the City should check TfL's journey planner before setting off, allow extra time and consider walking or cycling for shorter trips, particularly on Saturday, when engineering works and the Show coincide.
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London tube closures from Monday 9 November
Weekday closures are limited this week, but they mainly affect late-evening travellers and Friday night journeys. The table below lists the planned London tube closures and rail works for the working week, based on TfL's planned closures list.
Weeknight and Night Tube closures
| Line | Section | When |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth line | Acton Main Line and Hanwell stations closed | until start of service on Monday 9 November |
| Weaver line | Hackney Downs to Chingford | after 22:45, Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November |
| Northern line | Charing Cross to Morden | Night Tube only, Friday 13 November |
| Waterloo and City line | whole line | closed at weekends as usual |
Replacement buses usually run when Overground sections close late in the evening. Passengers heading to Chingford, Highams Park or Walthamstow Central after 22:45 should allow extra time or use the Victoria line to Walthamstow Central and connect by bus.
What changes for Friday Night Tube
The Friday Night Tube on the Northern line will not run on the Morden branch south of Charing Cross on 13 November. The Victoria, Central, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines are not listed for Night Tube closures this Friday, but late-night bus routes are the main alternative for south London stations such as Clapham, Balham, Tooting and Morden.
London tube closures on the weekend of 14 and 15 November
The weekend after next is busier. Several lines that serve central London are affected, including the Northern line via Bank and the Elizabeth line through the central tunnel on Sunday morning.
Saturday 14 November
- Northern line: no service between Battersea Power Station and Morden to Charing Cross and Euston via Bank during the day.
- Northern line: no Saturday Night Tube between Morden and East Finchley and Golders Green.
- City of London: road closures for the Lord Mayor's Show from the morning until about 4pm.
- Waterloo and City line: closed, as on every weekend.
Sunday 15 November
| Line | Closure |
|---|---|
| Hammersmith and City | Plaistow to Barking, 10:00 to 18:00 |
| DLR | Tower Gateway to Shadwell |
| Elizabeth line | Paddington to Liverpool Street and Whitechapel to Abbey Wood until 10:15, West Drayton to Slough until 08:15 |
| Mildmay line | Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction |
| Suffragette line | whole line until 13:15, Woodgrange Park to Barking Riverside until 14:45 |
| Windrush line | New Cross Gate to Crystal Palace and West Croydon |
Roads: the Lord Mayor's Show and central London traffic
The Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 14 November is the main road event of the week. Alderman Bronek Masojada, of the Billingsgate ward, becomes the 698th Lord Mayor of London at the Silent Ceremony on Friday 13 November and travels in procession the next day to swear loyalty to the Crown.
What drivers should expect in the City
- Almost all of the City of London is closed to traffic on Show day, with no vehicles allowed in or out.
- Buses that normally pass through the City are diverted or turned back, and TfL publishes full bus details in the week before the Show.
- Many parking bays in the City are suspended from Friday afternoon.
- Roads usually reopen before 4pm, although nearby streets can stay congested afterwards.
- Embankment, Tower Hill and Blackfriars are likely to be busier as traffic is pushed around the closed area.
Westminster and the West End
After the Remembrance weekend, Whitehall and Parliament Street return to normal traffic, but Westminster remains a busy area for roadworks and events. Drivers entering the Congestion Charge zone should also note that the daily charge is £18 from 7am to 6pm on weekdays and noon to 6pm at weekends and bank holidays. Our guide to the Congestion Charge and Westminster parking in 2026 explains discounts and penalties.
Tube strikes: the dates to know
The RMT has called eight 24-hour strikes on London Underground in a dispute over proposed changes to drivers' working patterns. The first is on Thursday 26 November 2026.
"raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance"
(Eddie Dempsey, RMT general secretary, on London Underground's proposals, as reported by Brit Brief)
The eight strike dates
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 26 November 2026 | Thursday |
| 17 December 2026 | Thursday |
| 19 December 2026 | Saturday |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday |
| 6 January 2027 | Wednesday |
| 17 February 2027 | Wednesday |
| 23 February 2027 | Tuesday |
| 25 February 2027 | Thursday |
How London tube closures and strikes differ
Planned engineering works close specific sections of a line, usually at weekends, with replacement buses where needed. A strike can stop services on most or all Underground lines for a whole day, while the Elizabeth line, Overground, DLR, trams and buses normally keep running unless their staff are also involved.
How to plan journeys during London tube closures
TfL updates its status pages and journey planner throughout the day. Checking the night before and again before leaving is the simplest way to avoid surprises.
Practical tips
- Use the TfL Go app or the TfL major works and events page to check closures before travelling.
- For short trips in central London, walking is often quicker than using replacement buses.
- Santander Cycles and e-bikes are available across Westminster, Pimlico and the City.
- On Saturday 14 November, avoid driving into the City between the morning and mid-afternoon.
- Allow extra time on Sunday mornings, when the Elizabeth line central section is closed until 10:15 on 15 November.
Accessibility
Step-free routes can change when stations or lifts are closed for works. TfL's accessibility guides and the journey planner's step-free option show alternatives. Passengers who need help can request assistance at staffed stations.
Questions and answers on London travel this week
Which tube lines are closed this week
From Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November, the Weaver line is closed between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 22:45. On Friday 13 November, the Northern line is closed between Charing Cross and Morden during Night Tube hours.
Is the City of London closed for the Lord Mayor's Show
Yes, almost all of the City is closed to traffic on Saturday 14 November, with the procession leaving Mansion House at 11am and roads usually reopening before 4pm.
When is the next tube strike
The first of eight RMT strikes is on Thursday 26 November 2026.
Is the Elizabeth line running on Sunday 15 November
The central section between Paddington and Liverpool Street, and Whitechapel to Abbey Wood, is closed until 10:15. The line runs normally after that, apart from listed works.
Where can I check closures
The TfL website, the TfL Go app and station posters list planned closures. Plans can change, so checking on the day is advised.
Background: why London tube closures happen at weekends
TfL schedules most track and signal work at weekends and late in the evening to avoid weekday peaks, when the network carries the most passengers. Larger projects, including signal upgrades and track renewals, require full closures of sections of line.
Earlier this month, Westminster also hosted the National Service of Remembrance. Our reports on Whitehall road closures for Remembrance Sunday and what's on in Westminster cover the weekend in detail.
Sources used: Transport for London, Time Out London, Lord Mayor's Show, City of London Corporation, RMT, Brit Brief, Harrow Online
