First published Oct 11, 2026, 4:17:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 11, 2026, 4:17:15 PM UTC

Police activity road disruption — [A406] NORTH CIRCULAR ROAD (E12 ,E6 ,IG1 ,IG11 ) (Newham,Redbridge)

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

A police-related emergency services incident closed the road in both directions near Ilford Hill, with stationary traffic and delays also reported on nearby approaches. Drivers were advised to use an alternative route.

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Affected location: A406 North Circular Road, Newham and Redbridge

Illustrative image: A406 - North Circular Road. Mid morning on a Saturday and the traffic is quite light by A406 standards. This view taken from the corner of Southbourne Crescent. The bridge parapet on the extreme right is where Mutton Brook passes under the road in a tunnel, see 452928 . — Martin Addison/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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