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FRUSTRATED Islanders waged war on rail replacement buses clogging their street – by blocking it with a tea party.

Residents passed around tea and sausage rolls in the middle of Saunders Ness Road on Sunday to disrupt the route of the double-decker buses, which were laid on as an alternative to the suspended Docklands Light Railway service.

Buses use the road as a turning point when the rail service is closed to make adjustments for expanded three-car DLR trains. But locals have complained about noise into the early morning and speeding buses.

Blackwall and Cubitt Town councillor Tim Archer said: “It was a very Isle of Dogs protest. We had a nice cup of tea and a sausage roll, and offered refreshments to the bus drivers, DLR representative and the police when they came down.
“It was a very civilised action, but with a serious point.�

Transport for London (TfL) has announced details of road closures and alterations to public transport on the day of the race.

Bus services on the Isle of Dogs and in south-east London will be subject to diversions and suspensions, some of which will take effect from 6.30am.

Affected routes include the D3, D7, D8, 100, 277, ELC and ELW. Passengers are advised to find alternative routes. Roads on the Isle of Dogs will close from 8am, reopening by 7pm.