Smithfield Market Christmas travel advice
Road restrictions will apply at Smithfield Market 10pm - 8am from 18 December to 23 December
There will be a combination of temporary road closures, vehicle restrictions, parking bay suspensions and changes in directional flow of traffic.
- Cars will need to access the Market via Long Lane and park in the car park
- HGVs will need to enter the Market via West Smithfield as there will be no access via Long Lane
- HGVs, LGVs and Taxis only will be allowed to access East Poultry Avenue
- HGVs will not be able exit the area via Charterhouse Street at its junction with Farringdon Street
The map at the top of this page outlines shows the restrictions in more detail.
Roads affected
- Long Lane
- West Smithfield
- Smithfield Street
- Snow Hill
- Charterhouse Street
- Charterhouse Square
- Carthusian Street
- St John's Street
- East Poultry
Traffic management and advice to drivers
Traffic stewards, the Market Constabulary and City of London Police will manage the traffic restrictions and provide advice to drivers.
Please follow the instructions you are given to help keep the traffic moving during peak times to reduce queuing and inconvenience to everyone.