Buses on routes 91 and N91 heading towards Trafalgar Square have been diverted since 11 October because of a burst water main on Hornsey Road. They are running via Seven Sisters Road and Isledon Road, and will not stop at the Sobell Centre. The diversion is in place until 23 October.
Anyone catching the 91 or the night bus into town should expect a different route and a stop missed on the way.
Almost two weeks is a long time for a night bus to be taking a detour. Riders should check before travelling, especially late on.
- Routes 91 and N91 towards Trafalgar Square are on diversion because of a burst water main on Hornsey Road.
- The diverted buses run via Seven Sisters Road and Isledon Road.
- Buses are not serving the Sobell Centre stop.
- The diversion runs from 11 October to 23 October.
Every factual claim in this story is linked to the evidence behind it. Where the newsroom has added judgement or framing, it is listed separately. Sources accessed 12 October 2026.
- tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/ (tfl_status)
Claim by claim (4 facts, 1 editorial judgements)
- Routes 91 and N91 towards Trafalgar Square are on diversion because of a burst water main on Hornsey Road. — tfl_status, 2026-10-11“HORNSEY ROAD, N7: Routes 91 and N91 towards Trafalgar Square are on diversion via Seven Sisters Road and Isledon Road due to a burst water main.”
- The diverted buses run via Seven Sisters Road and Isledon Road. — tfl_status, 2026-10-11“on diversion via Seven Sisters Road and Isledon Road”
- Buses are not serving the Sobell Centre stop. — tfl_status, 2026-10-11“Buses are not serving the stop "Sobell Centre" (NQ).”
- The diversion runs from 11 October to 23 October. — tfl_status, 2026-10-11“Valid: 2026-10-11T14:02:00Z to 2026-10-23T22:59:00Z”
- Judgement: Twelve days is a long detour for a night bus; riders should check before travelling, especially late on.
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