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Road Closures:

Putney Embankment in its entirety from 08:30 until 17:00 – closed to vehicles.
Thames Bank in its entirety from 08:30 until 17:00 – closed to vehicles.

Please Note
Hammersmith Bridge and Barnes Bridge will close at 10:00 and reopen at 17:00.

Time Event
10:00 River Closes – Preliminary road closures in place.
Hammersmith Bridge Closes to Cyclists & Pedestrians.
11:00 Fan Zones open – Fulham and Hammersmith
11:15 Women’s Boat Race coin toss (Putney Embankment)
11:50 The Men’s Boat Race coin toss (Putney Embankment)
12:45 BBC broadcast starts
13:21 79th Women’s Boat Race
13:36 Osiris v Blondie Race
13:51 Isis v Goldie Boat Race
14:21 170th Men’s Boat Race
14:50 Women’s winning crew trophy presentation (Mortlake)
15:00 Men’s winning crew trophy presentation (Mortlake)
15:15 BBC Broadcast Ends
17:00 Hammersmith Bridge Opens to Cyclists and Pedestrians.
15:30 River Opens
17:00 Fan Zones at Fulham and Hammersmith close