First published Oct 17, 2026, 2:21:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 2:21:15 PM UTC

Demonstration/March road disruption — AMBROSDEN AVENUE (SW1E ,SW1P ) (Westminster)

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

A religious procession is scheduled from Westminster Cathedral to Brompton Oratory, with traffic holds at junctions and expected delays along its route. The latest update reported no delays.

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Affected location: Westminster

Illustrative image: Flats beside Westminster Cathedral The red and white design of these flats at the northern end of Ambrosden Avenue echoes the patterning of the 83 metre cathedral tower behind them. Seen from the junction with Thirlby Road. — Derek Harper/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The procession may delay road traffic in Westminster while it passes through junctions.

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