A major central London road has been partially closed since the early hours of Tuesday morning following an undisclosed police incident.
Road closure and traffic disruption
Borough High Street has been shut to traffic between Trinity Street and A3201 Great Dover Street, near Borough Station, since approximately 1:30am on Tuesday, 7 January 2026. The nature of the ongoing incident remains unclear, with authorities yet to release details.
The closure is causing significant disruption to local transport networks. According to the traffic monitoring website Inrix, the following six London bus routes have been placed on diversion:
- 35
- 133
- 343
- C10
- N133
- N343
Location and local impact
The affected stretch of Borough High Street is a key thoroughfare in the Southwark area, running for just under a mile between Elephant and Castle and London Bridge. The road is a bustling hub, lined with a mixture of shops, businesses, residential properties, and numerous bus stops.
The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service have been contacted for an official statement regarding the incident. Commuters and local residents are advised to avoid the area and check for alternative travel arrangements while the police operation continues.
Seeking information
Senior Reporter Rafi Mauro-Benady is covering the incident and has asked anyone in the vicinity with relevant photos or information to make contact. You can email rafi.benady@reachplc.com or send a message on X to @RafiMauro1.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the emergency services.
