A gas leak has forced the closure of Bazely Street in Poplar, east London, this morning.
The road is closed between Poplar High Street and the A13 East India Dock Road, with four bus routes diverted: 15, D6, D7 and D8. The incident is taking place within the wider area of London City Airport, though there is currently no indication that the gas leak is affecting airport operations. Traffic is currently coping well around the closure, and the live service update began at 9.10am.
It is not yet known what caused the leak, or when the road will reopen. Gas leaks are treated as emergencies, and engineers must make the area safe before a closed road can reopen to traffic.
Bazely Street is a short residential street in Poplar, just south of the A13 East India Dock Road, one of the main routes into east London. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes while the closure is in place, and bus passengers should check before they travel, as the four diverted routes may take longer than usual.
The closure adds to a difficult morning on London’s roads. The M40 southbound remains shut near the M25 after a crash involving four vehicles, and part of the Metropolitan line is suspended after a casualty on the tracks. Thick fog has also caused disruption across the capital.
This is a developing story. Live updates below.
