This afternoon, a major Central London road was closed due to a’suspect package’ (Friday, February...

Published: 2:13 pm February 24, 2023
Updated: 9:56 am October 8, 2025
Whitehall in lockdown after suspect package – UKNIP

This afternoon, a major Central London road was closed due to a’suspect package’ (Friday, February 24).

As of 1.19pm, the road near Trafalgar Square was reportedly closed by City of London Police.

Due to a police incident from A3212 Whitehall (Trafalgar Square) to Haymarket, the A4 Cockspur Street/Pall Mall East is closed in both directions with long delays and queueing traffic.

According to traffic cameras, police have closed the road while they investigate a suspicious package.

Due to a “suspicious package,” police have reportedly closed down a major Central London road.

Service for traffic monitoring The A4 Cockspur Street and Pall Mall East are closed in both directions due to a police incident on the A3212 Whitehall (Trafalgar Square) to Haymarket, according to Inrix.

According to the service, “Cameras show police have closed the road while they attend to a suspect package.”

More information has been requested from the Metropolitan Police.

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