First published Oct 12, 2026, 11:34:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 11:36:17 AM UTC

TfL disruption — HIGH ROAD, IG8

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TfL reports that a collision has diverted Route 179 buses toward Ilford, with several stops not served. The source advises passengers to allow extra journey time.

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Affected location: London

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Passengers using the affected route may need to adjust their journeys because buses are diverted and some stops are skipped.

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Oct 12, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
TfL reports that route W13 starts and terminates at South Woodford Station because of a collision on High Road, IG8. Stops between George Lane Shopping Centre and St Thomas of Canterbury Church are not served in either direction.
Transport for London Transit Disruptions
Oct 12, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
Route 275 is diverted towards Barkingside, with buses using Southend Road and missing stops from Wadham Road to Waterworks Corner. TfL advises allowing extra journey time.
Transport for London Transit Disruptions
Oct 12, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
TfL reports that a collision has diverted Route 179 buses toward Ilford, with several stops not served. The source advises passengers to allow extra journey time.
Transport for London Transit Disruptions

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Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — HIGH ROAD, IG8Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — HIGH ROAD, IG8Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — HIGH ROAD, IG8Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms
Transport for London Transit Disruptions TfL disruption — HIGH ROAD, IG8Powered by TfL Open Data. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2016. Geomni UK Map data © and database rights 2019. Usage terms

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