City enhances physical distancing measures on sidewalks, roads and in parks

The City of London is enhancing measures to make it easier for pedestrians to follow physical distancing guidelines of at least two metres from others. Blackfriars Bridge and the eastbound curb lane of Kensington Bridge (Riverside Drive across the Thames River), will be closed to motor vehicles until further notice to provide more space for people walking and cycling at these potentially busy locations. Pedestrians are now required to stop for oncoming pedestrians and wait until the sidewalk is clear before crossing some bridges and pedestrian tunnels where sidewalks are narrow. Signage with instructions will be installed to make Londoners aware of locations impacted by this change. Sections of the Highbury Avenue sidewalks over the railway bridges will be deemed one-way for pedestrian traffic. The City will also be enforcing closures of parks, trails & amenities.