article_snippet.sent: Kingsway is closed, as is the Strand underpass, while Waterloo Bridge is closed northbound.
article_snippet.sent: The road closures were said to have caused severe traffic jams in the surrounding area .
article_snippet.sent: Closure: Shops had signs in Shops windows apologising for the inconvenience .
article_snippet.sent: We are relieved to hear that there were no serious casualties, but the losses to big businesses in the West End, due to poor infrastructure, is just not acceptable.
article_snippet.sent: Somerset House, the London School of Economics and the London Transport Museum were closed, while the English National Ballet cancelled the English National Ballet planned matinée performances of Swan Lake.
highlights_snippet.sent: Local businesses, government offices and tourist attractions are closed .
  