Southgate Road in Islington has been closed in both directions this afternoon as police deal with an incident on the road.
This is a developing story — this page will be updated as more details emerge.
The closure is in place between Downham Road and Benyon Road, at Rosemary Gardens. Traffic is queueing in the surrounding area and a diversion has been put in place, though full details of the diversion route have not yet been confirmed. The road was shut to traffic while officers dealt with the situation.
Bus routes 76 and 141 are affected by the closure, with services diverted or delayed as a result. The disruption was first reported shortly after midday on Friday, 2 October.
The nature of the police incident has not been made public. No details have been released about injuries or arrests, and no official statement had been issued at the time of writing.
Motorists are advised to avoid Southgate Road between Downham Road and Benyon Road and to allow extra time for journeys through this part of Islington. Traffic is queueing on the approaches, so drivers should consider an alternative route where possible. Passengers on bus routes 76 and 141 should expect disruption and check for service updates before travelling, and anyone heading through the area should follow the signed diversion rather than adding to the queues around Rosemary Gardens.
It is not yet clear what prompted the police response, how long the road is expected to remain closed, or when normal traffic will resume. The closure follows another serious incident in the borough last week, when Tollington Road was closed for hours after a serious crash in which a man died, while a separate developing incident on the A503 caused delays for bus passengers in north London.
This article will be updated as soon as further details are confirmed.
