From: Monday 24 February 2025
To: Friday 19 September 2025

Last updated 18:47 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is slow on the approach with delays back to the junction of Prince Of Wales drive, there are delays on Westbridge Road and Parkgate Road on the approach to Battersea Bridge Road.

Works | TfL works

[A3220] Battersea Bridge Road (Both directions) at the junction of [B305] Westbridge Road - Temporary traffic signals and lane restrictions in place to facilitate works scheme. Additional carriageway restrictions to allow further overnight works.

From: Saturday 15 March 2025
To: Friday 31 October 2025

Last updated 18:44 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : There are minor delays on approach to Gallows Corner Roundabout.

Works | TfL works

Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment - [A12] Eastern Avenue East (Both directions) between [A12] Colchester Road and [A127] Southend Arterial Road - Various restrictions, including some overnight closures, to facilitate the refurbishment of Gallows Corner Flyover. In addition there are lane closures on approach until 23rd June 2025

List affected roads:

• [A127] SOUTHEND ARTERIAL ROAD (RM2 ,RM3 ) (Westbound)
• [A12] EASTERN AVENUE EAST (RM2 ,RM3 ) (Both directions)
• [A12] EASTERN AVENUE EAST (RM1 ,RM2 ,RM3 ) (Eastbound)
• [A12] COLCHESTER ROAD (RM3 ) (Eastbound)
• [A127] SOUTHEND ARTERIAL ROAD (RM2 ,RM3 ) (Both directions)
• STRAIGHT ROAD (RM2 ,RM3 ) (Both directions)
• [A118] MAIN ROAD (RM2 ) (Both directions)

From: Wednesday 19 February 2025
To: Sunday 15 June 2025

Last updated 19:04 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | TfL works

Canning Town Flyover Refurbishment Works - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) between [A13] East India Dock Road and Beckton Road - Lane closures and restrictions in place for flyover refurbishment works.

List affected roads:

• [A1261] EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD TUNNEL (E14) (Both directions)
• [A13] NEWHAM WAY (E16) (Both directions)

From: Wednesday 30 April 2025
To: Sunday 08 June 2025

Last updated 09:48 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | TfL works

[A13] Commercial Road (Eastbound) between Salmon Lane and Three Colt Street - Lane one (of two) closed for TfL works.

From: Sunday 01 June 2025
To: Friday 06 June 2025

Last updated 17:26 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Expect delays on the approach for the duration

Works | TfL works

[A205] Dulwich Common (Both directions) at the junction of [A2216] Lordship Lane - Restrictions and temporary signals in place to facilitate maintenance works.

From: Thursday 19 December 2024
To: Monday 11 August 2025

Last updated 17:26 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | TfL works

[A316] Chertsey Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A310] London Road - Various road closures and Lane restrictions will be in place for junction improvement works.

List affected roads:

• [A310] LONDON ROAD (TW1 ) (Both directions)

From: Monday 08 July 2024
To: Thursday 30 April 2026

Last updated 14:44 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Works | Borough works

King William Street (Southbound) at the junction of Lombard Street - Road closed to facilitate urban realm works.

List affected roads:

• KING WILLIAM STREET (EC3V,EC4N,EC4R) (Southbound)

From: Monday 17 February 2025
To: Friday 18 July 2025

Last updated 18:34 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Borough works

Piccadilly Underpass - [A4] Piccadilly (Both directions) at the junction of [A4] Duke Of Wellington Place - Underpass closure to facilitate maintenance works.

List affected roads:

• [A4] PICCADILLY (SW1X ,W1J ,W1K ) (Both directions)

From: Saturday 31 August 2024
To: Friday 19 December 2025

Last updated 14:46 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversio.

Works | TfL works

[A3203] Lambeth Bridge (Eastbound) between [A3036] A 3036 and [A3212] Millbank - Various restrictions during junction improvement works at either side of Lambeth Bridge. Currently restrictions are in place on all approaches and inner ring of Lambeth Roundabout. The bridge is closed eastbound.

List affected roads:

• [A3203] LAMBETH BRIDGE (SE1,SW1P) (Eastbound)

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Monday 02 June 2025

Last updated 18:32 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. There are minor delays on the diversion.

Works | Borough works

[A3031] Albert Bridge Road (Both directions) between Anhalt Road and [A3212] Chelsea Embankment - Bridge closed to facilitate maintenance works.

List affected roads:

• [A3031] ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD (SW11 ,SW3 ) (Both directions)

From: Friday 18 April 2025
To: Saturday 31 May 2025

Last updated 09:36 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Borough works

[A118] Romford Road (Both directions) at the junction of Oregon Avenue - Lane restrictions are in place for Borough works.

From: Monday 31 March 2025
To: Saturday 20 December 2025

Last updated 16:50 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Borough works

Westfield Avenue (Both directions) between Olympic Park Avenue and Montfichet Road - Various restrictions including lane closures, temporary signals and cycle lane closures are in place for carriageway refurbishment works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 18:59 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Westbound traffic is slow moving with queues back to West India Dock Road. Expect delays.

Collisions | Vehicle collision

[A13] Commercial Road (Westbound) at the junction of Lowell Street - Road is blocked due to a collision. A contra-flow is in place to assist traffic.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 18:55 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Approach with caution. Traffic is slow eastbound on the A406 with tailbacks to Colney Hatch Lane. Expect delays.

Collisions | Vehicle collision

[A406] Telford Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Hastings Road - Road blocked due to a collision.

From: Monday 19 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 09:34 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion route.

Works | TfL works

[A13] Newham Way (Westbound) at the junction of Forty Acre Lane - The cycleway is closed to facilitate electrical works. Forty Acre Lane is closed in both directions at the junction with A13 Newham Way from 08:00 on Wednesday 28 May until 18:00 on Friday 30 May. Additionally, overnight directional road closures from 22:00 to 06:00 on A13 Newham Way westbound between Rathbone Street and East India Dock Road tunnel entrance on night of 22 May. East India Dock Road closed eastbound between Prestons Roundabout and Leamouth Roundabout on night of 29 May.

List affected roads:

• FORTY ACRE LANE (E16 ) (Both directions)

From: Thursday 19 December 2024
To: Friday 11 July 2025

Last updated 17:26 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Works | Utility works

[A205] Westhorne Avenue (Both directions) between Baring Road and (A20) Sidcup Road - Lane restrictions and temporary signals are in place to facilitate Thames Water works. In addition, Baring Road southbound is closed

List affected roads:

• [A2212] BARING ROAD (SE12 ) (Southbound)

From: Friday 25 April 2025
To: Wednesday 11 March 2026

Last updated 17:23 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A217] Armoury Way (All approaches) at the junction of [A217] Wandsworth Plain - Lane closure for Thames Water works.

From: Wednesday 23 April 2025
To: Friday 13 June 2025

Last updated 17:24 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | TfL works

[A24] Morden Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A24] Merantun Way - Various lane restrictions in place to facilitate TFL works.

From: Wednesday 21 May 2025
To: Wednesday 09 July 2025

Last updated 17:22 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A24] Balham High Road (All approaches) at the junction of Balham Park Road - Single alternative lane of traffic under temporary signals due to Thames Water works.

From: Wednesday 23 April 2025
To: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Last updated 14:33 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Works | TfL works

[A40] Westway (Eastbound) at the junction of [A3220] West Cross Route - The exit slip road to the Northern Roundabout is closed to facilitate repair works.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Saturday 31 May 2025

Last updated 18:19 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Minor delays through the works.

Works | Utility works

[A41] Finchley Road (Northbound) at the junction of Canfield Gardens - Lane one and two (of three) and left hand turn into Canfield Gardens closed to facilitate UKPN works.

List affected roads:

• CANFIELD GARDENS (NW3 ,NW6 ) (Northbound)

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 17:21 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A200] Jamaica Road (Westbound) at the junction of Mill Street - Lane one closure to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Sunday 01 June 2025

Last updated 17:23 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. There are no reported delays on diversion.

Works | Utility works

[A211] Sidcup High Street (Eastbound) at the junction of [A222] Station Road - The road is closed to facilitate water works.

List affected roads:

• [A211] SIDCUP HIGH STREET (DA14 ) (Eastbound)

From: Tuesday 06 May 2025
To: Friday 20 June 2025

Last updated 17:25 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | TfL works

[A200] Creek Road (All directions) at the junction of [A200] Greenwich Church Street - Temporary traffic signals are in operation to facilitate traffic signal upgrade works. In addition, between 09:30 and 15:30 only, lane restrictions are in place.

From: Saturday 29 March 2025
To: Friday 06 June 2025

Last updated 09:38 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Borough works

[A107] Amhurst Road (All directions) at the junction of Marcon Place - Multi-phase borough works to facilitate a major highway scheme. Amhurst Road is reduced to a single-lane contraflow in each direction with the bus lane suspended. Kenmure Road is also closed to all traffic whilst the works are in progress.

List affected roads:

• KENMURE ROAD (E8 ) (All directions)

From: Thursday 01 May 2025
To: Friday 30 October 2026

Last updated 14:34 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Works | Borough works

[A400] Camden High Street (Northbound) between [A4201] Parkway and Hawley Crescent - Road closed to facilitate a pilot pedestrianisation scheme by Camden Council.

List affected roads:

• [A400] CAMDEN HIGH STREET (NW1 ) (Northbound)

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Saturday 31 May 2025

Last updated 18:21 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : There are no reported delays.

Works | Utility works

[A3005] Merrick Road (Both directions) at the junction of Healum Avenue - Temporary traffic signals in use to facilitate water works.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Friday 13 June 2025

Last updated 18:55 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is slow on all approaches to the works. Expect delays.

Works | Utility works

[A10] Kingsland High Street (All approaches) at the junction of Kingsland Passage - Thames Water. 4 way signals in place.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Sunday 01 June 2025

Last updated 18:47 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Congestion on the approach to the works, queues are back to Waddon Road.

Works | Utility works

[A23] Purley Way (Northbound) at the junction of Beddington Farm Road - Lane one closed northbound and access to Beddington Farm Road closed to facilitate water works.

List affected roads:

• BEDDINGTON FARM ROAD (CR0 ) (Westbound)

From: Wednesday 21 May 2025
To: Wednesday 23 July 2025

Last updated 17:22 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Borough works

[A2216] Grove Vale (Both directions) at the junction of Elsie Road - Temporary traffic signals in operation to facilitate borough works.

From: Monday 19 May 2025
To: Friday 15 August 2025

Last updated 17:23 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A234] Crystal Palace Park Road (All approaches) at the junction of Thicket Road - Temporary traffic signals in operation to facilitate works.

From: Monday 19 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 14:32 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A10] Kingsland Road (Northbound) at the junction of St Peters Way - Temporary signals and lane restrictions in place.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Sunday 01 June 2025

Last updated 18:34 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A11] Whitechapel High Street (All directions) at the junction of [A1202] Commercial Street - Lane restrictions are in place to facilitate Cadent Gas works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Thursday 29 May 2025

Last updated 18:47 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Possible delays during the works.

Works | Utility works

[A20] Lewisham Way (Northbound) at the junction of [A2] New Cross Road - Lane closure to facilitate utility works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 17:18 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A2] New Cross Road (Westbound) at the junction of [B218] Florence Road - Lane one closed to facilitate works by BT

From: Thursday 22 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 17:21 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A2] Old Kent Road (Southbound) at the junction of Sylvan Grove - Southbound lane closure in operation to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Monday 19 May 2025
To: Wednesday 28 May 2025

Last updated 17:18 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A2] New Cross Road (Westbound) at the junction of Jerningham Road - Lane closed to facilitate water main repair work.

From: Monday 24 March 2025
To: Thursday 19 June 2025

Last updated 17:25 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | TfL works

[A21] Lewisham High Street (Both directions) at the junction of George Lane - TfL resurfacing and line marking. Lane closures are in place.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Thursday 29 May 2025

Last updated 18:47 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A3] Clapham High Street (Eastbound) at the junction of Clapham Manor Street - Eastbound lane one (of two) closed to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Friday 25 April 2025
To: Sunday 08 June 2025

Last updated 17:24 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A24] Upper Tooting Road (Both directions) at the junction of Lynwood Road - Two way temporary traffic signals and lane restrictions in order to facilitate Thames Water works. In addition, Derinton Road is closed in both directions.

List affected roads:

• DERINTON ROAD (SW17 ) (Both directions)

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Friday 06 June 2025

Last updated 17:16 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. There are no reported delays on diversion

Works | Utility works

[A24] London Road (All approaches) at the junction of [B286] Aberconway Road - Lane closure in order to facilitate Thames Water works. Aberconway Road is also closed eastbound.

List affected roads:

• [B286] ABERCONWAY ROAD (SM4 ) (Eastbound)

From: Tuesday 06 May 2025
To: Friday 13 June 2025

Last updated 14:45 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A3] Kennington Park Road (Northbound) at the junction of Penton Place - Bus Lane closure implemented to facilitate gas works.

From: Monday 28 April 2025
To: Thursday 31 July 2025

Last updated 17:25 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Collaborative works

[A3205] Nine Elms Lane (Both directions) at the junction of Ponton Road - Lane closures in place to facilitate Urban Realm Works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 18:18 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Thera are minor delays through the works.

Works | Utility works

[A41] Finchley Road (Southbound) at the junction of Langland Gardens - Lanes one and two of three are closed southbound to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 18:34 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Asset issues | Traffic signal fault

[A23] Westminster Bridge Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A3200] York Road - The traffic signals at this location are not working.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Saturday 07 June 2025

Last updated 14:45 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A3204] Kennington Lane (Both directions) at the junction of Loughborough Street - Lane restrictions due to UKPN works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Tuesday 03 June 2025

Last updated 18:32 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A5] Edgware Road (Both directions) between Connaught Street and Kendal Street - Contraflow traffic system to be implemented to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 18:33 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is normal for this time of day.

Planned events | Filming

Filming - Secret Service - [A202] Vauxhall Bridge (Both directions) between [A202] Bridgefoot and [A202] Bessborough Gardens - Filming will take place at this location.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Thursday 29 May 2025

Last updated 17:18 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : There are delays on the approach caused by the closure of Albert Bridge.

Works | Utility works

[A3220] Battersea Bridge Road (Northbound) at the junction of Ethelburga Street - Northbound lane restriction to be implemented to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Wednesday 23 July 2025

Last updated 18:32 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | TfL works

[A3212] Chelsea Embankment (Eastbound) at the junction of [A3216] Chelsea Bridge Road - Lane and cycle lane closures in order to facilitate Island builds and maintenance.

From: Monday 12 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 14:46 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Works | Borough works

[A1211] London Wall (Eastbound) between [A1] Aldersgate Rotunda and Wood Street - London Wall is closed eastbound between Aldersgate Rotunda and Wood Street to facilitate resurfacing work.

List affected roads:

• [A1211] LONDON WALL (EC1A ,EC2M ,EC2R ,EC2Y ) (Eastbound)

From: Wednesday 07 May 2025
To: Thursday 19 June 2025

Last updated 14:44 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Borough works

[A4] Strand (Eastbound) at the junction of [A4] Aldwych - Lane one (bus lane) (of two) is closed due to Westminster Borough works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Tuesday 10 June 2025

Last updated 17:21 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Asset issues | Asset maintenance

[A2022] Kent Gate Way (Both directions) between [A212] Gravel Hill and [A2022] Selsdon Park Road - Temporary traffic signals in operation while repairs are carried out to the permanent signals damaged in a collision.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Monday 02 June 2025

Last updated 16:50 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

[A11] Whitechapel Road (Eastbound) at the junction of Brady Street - Eastbound lane one (of two) closed to facilitate Cadent Gas works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Monday 09 June 2025

Last updated 16:49 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : There are no reported delays.

Works | Utility works

[A127] Southend Arterial Road (Eastbound) between Bird Lane and Tomkyns Lane - Eastbound lane one (of two) closure to be implemented to facilitate Essex and Suffolk Water works.

From: Wednesday 14 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 14:37 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A4003] Willesden Lane (Both directions) at the junction of [A407] Walm Lane - Three way temporary traffic signals to be implemented to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Monday 10 February 2025
To: Sunday 08 June 2025

Last updated 09:45 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A11] Mile End Road (Westbound) between [A1205] Burdett Road and Harford Street - Bus lane closure in operation to facilitate Thames Water works.

From: Saturday 24 May 2025
To: Thursday 28 August 2025

Last updated 09:17 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Borough works

Borough Works - [A107] Mare Street (All approaches) at the junction of [A1207] Graham Road - Temporary lights in operation for Borough works.

From: Friday 23 May 2025
To: Saturday 07 June 2025

Last updated 18:19 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. There are no reported delays on diversion.

Works | Utility works

[A312] Harlington Road East (Both directions) at the junction of Browells Lane - [A312] Harlington Road East closed in order to facilitate Thames Water works.

List affected roads:

• [A312] HARLINGTON ROAD EAST (TW13 ,TW14 ) (Both directions)

From: Thursday 01 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 14:33 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route.

Works | Construction activity

Ariel Way (Both directions) at the junction of [A219] Wood Lane - Ariel Way is closed to allow construction works to take place.

List affected roads:

• ARIEL WAY (W12 ) (Both directions)

From: Friday 23 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 14:44 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Delays are possible.

Works | Utility works

[A5201] Clerkenwell Road (Both directions) at the junction of [B521] Hatton Garden - Temporary traffic lights are in place to facilitate urgent gas works.

From: Tuesday 27 May 2025
To: Thursday 29 May 2025

Last updated 18:32 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Traffic is flowing well.

Works | Utility works

Green Park Underground Station - [A4] Piccadilly (All approaches) at the junction of Berkeley Street - Eastbound lane closure in order to facilitate JSM telecommunication works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 19:13 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use an alternative route. Delays are possible on diversion.

Planned events | Sporting

Ghana vs Nigeria - Gtech Community Stadium - Lionel Road South (Both directions) at the junction of [A4] Great West Road - International football match at the Gtech Community Stadium.

List affected roads:

• LIONEL ROAD SOUTH (TW8 ) (Both directions)

From: Monday 26 May 2025
To: Friday 30 May 2025

Last updated 17:22 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Use alternative routes. Delays are possible on diversion route.

Works | Utility works

[A212] Church Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A214] Westow Hill - Church Road road closure at the junction of Westow Hill to be implemented to facilitate Thames Water works.

List affected roads:

• [A212] CHURCH ROAD (SE19 ) (Both directions)

From: Friday 23 May 2025
To: Sunday 01 June 2025

Last updated 16:50 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : There are minor queues on all approaches to the works.

Works | Utility works

[A124] Barking Road (All approaches) between [B167] Central Park Road and [B167] Green Street - Three-way temporary signals are in operation for Thames Water works.

From: Wednesday 28 May 2025
To: Ongoing

Last updated 17:16 Wednesday 28 May 2025 : Approach with caution. There is increased pedestrian footfall in the area.

Planned events | Concert

Brockwell Park - [A2214] Dulwich Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A215] Norwood Road - Concert at Brockwell Park.

List affected roads:

• [A2214] DULWICH ROAD (SE24 ,SW2 ) (Both directions)
• [A215] NORWOOD ROAD (SE24 ) (Both directions)