Blackwall Tunnel O2 Arena Traffic

Blackwall Tunnel

Alerts (0)

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Severe Traffic (3)

[A12] EASTERN AVENUE EAST (RM2 ,RM3 ) (Havering)

Minimal Active 2025-03-15 21:00:00 Long Term Running
Ending 2026-03-31 21:59:00

Works [TfL works] - Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment - [A12] Eastern Avenue East (All directions) at the junction of [A12] Colchester Road - Various restrictions, including some overnight closures, to facilitate the refurbishment of Gallows Corner Flyover. Next full closure of the junction: Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November (21:00-05:00 each night). (#206772)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-11-20 21:02:12
There are, on average, 3-5 minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane, and Gooshays Drive. There are also, on average 1-3 minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on North Street heading away from Romford. There will be additional delays on the westbound A13 and M11 southbound during peak periods due to traffic seeking alternative routes.

[A2] EAST ROCHESTER WAY (DA1 ,DA5 ,DA6 ) (Bexley)

Minimal Active 2025-11-02 05:00:00 Long Term Running
Ending 2025-12-12 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A2] East Rochester Way (Westbound) between Dartford Heath Interchange and Black Prince Interchange. - Lane restrictions are in place for major scheme works. (#216858)

Much Earlier On 2025-11-20 16:00:16
Delays are possible.

Silvertown Tunnel [A1026] SILVERTOWN TUNNEL (E16 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Newham)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-12-17 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-12-18 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A1026] Silvertown Tunnel (Northbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#217566)

Much Earlier On 2025-11-20 05:20:16
Traffic is flowing well.

General and Future Traffic (3)

Blackwall Tunnel,Silvertown Tunnel [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Minimal Recently Cleared 2025-11-20 09:45:10 Earlier Today
Ending 2025-11-20 09:45:10

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of [A2203] Blackwall Lane - Lane three (of three) is blocked by a broken down car. (#220244)

Much Earlier On 2025-11-20 09:52:04
Approach with caution. Traffic is flowing well.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-11-27 16:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-11-27 23:59:00

Planned events [Concert] - Hauser - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Waterview Drive - Hauser in concert (#220096)

Long Term Update 2025-11-17 20:34:07
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-11-28 17:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-11-28 23:00:00

Planned events [Concert] - JLS: Tour 2025 - O2 Arena - Millennium Way (All directions) at the junction of Edmund Halley Way - JLS: The Club Is Alive Tour 2025 at the O2 Arena. (#219446)

Long Term Update 2025-11-03 12:54:35
Delays are possible.

Roadworks (7)

A13,City Route [A1203] LIMEHOUSE LINK (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Minimal Active 2025-11-20 22:00:00 Inside 2 Hours
Ending 2025-11-21 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A1203] Limehouse Link (Both directions) between [A1203] The Highway and [A1261] Aspen Way - Tunnel closure for overnight maintenance works. (#216279)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-11-20 23:01:00
Traffic is flowing well.

Silvertown Tunnel [A1026] SILVERTOWN TUNNEL (E16 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Newham)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-12-17 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-12-18 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A1026] Silvertown Tunnel (Northbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#217566)

Much Earlier On 2025-11-20 05:20:16
Traffic is flowing well.

Blackwall Tunnel [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL (E14 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Tower Hamlets)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-11-21 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-11-25 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) between the A13 East India Dock Road and A2203 Blackwall Lane - The tunnel is closed due to structural repairs. Weekends only: Friday 14 November 22:00 to Monday 17 November 05:00; Friday 21 November 22:00 to Tuesday 25 November 05:00; and Friday 28 November 22:00 to Monday 01 December 05:00. (#219672)

Long Term Update 2025-11-19 08:20:55
Traffic is flowing well.

Blackwall Tunnel [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL (E14 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Tower Hamlets)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-11-25 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-11-26 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) at the junction of [A12] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#209600)

Long Term Update 2025-11-19 04:46:33
The tunnel is back open. The next scheduled closure is at 2200hrs on 25/11/25.

City Route [A1203] LIMEHOUSE LINK (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-12-09 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-12-10 06:00:00

Works [Collaborative works] - [A1203] Limehouse Link (Both directions) between Butcher Row and Aspen Way - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#205581)

Long Term Update 2025-11-14 05:22:52
These works are scheduled to recommence on Tuesday 7th December at 2200hrs.

A24 [A3] CLAPHAM ROAD (SW4 ,SW8 ,SW9 ) (Lambeth)

Minimal Recurring Works 2025-12-08 21:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2025-12-09 05:00:00

Works [Utility works] - [A3] Clapham Road (Northbound) at the junction of Lansdowne Way - Lane closure to facilitate O2 works (19:00 to 05:00). (#218827)

Long Term Update 2025-11-07 19:24:32
Delays are possible.

Blackwall Tunnel [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL (E14 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Tower Hamlets)

Minimal Recurring Works 2026-01-11 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2026-01-12 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Northbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - Tunnel closed to facilitate overnight maintenance works (22:00 to 05:00). (#217722)

Long Term Update 2025-10-01 23:00:34
Use another route.

Cameras: North Side

Blackwall Tunnel: Traffic Cameras - North Side

E India Dock Rd (0.2miles)

E India Dock Rd/Chrisp St

E India Dock Rd/Leamouth

Aspen Way/Cotton Street

Aspen Way/Upper Bank St

The Highway/Glammis (2450m)

East Cross Route/Tredeger Rd

A12 East Cross Route/Benn St

* iPhone users who see a black camera with a play button will need to click the camera to view the image.
** If a camera says 'in use keeping London moving' - it is in use by traffic services or police and blanked for privacy.

Cameras: South Side

Blackwall Tunnel: Traffic Cameras - South Side

Woolwich Rd To A102 Flyover (1.2miles)

A102 Looking To BWT (1.3miles)

Millennium Way (0.2miles)

West Parkside (1mile)

Woolwich Rd to Blackwall Ln (1mile)

A2 Dursley Rd (2.5miles)

A2 Park Mead (6.5miles)

Woolwich Ferry

Shooters Hill/P.O.Wales Rd

A2 Dursley Rd (2.5miles)

Shooters Hill/Charlton Pk Ln

Trafalgar Rd/Greenwich Pk St

Kidbrooke Park Rd

Scheduled Closures

Blackwall Tunnel Closures

See ROADWORKS Section

Tunnel Restrictions

Alternative Routes

Blackwall Tunnel Alternative Routes

During Blackwall Tunnel closures, accidents, maintenance or restrictions you have a few options:

Vehicle Option 1: Rotherhithe Tunnel

[Vehicle Length 10m Max | 4.4m Max Height | 20mph | 2.3m Lane Width | Walking/Cycling Allowed]

via North Side - 1.9 miles (3.0 km) / 5 minutes to the West

via South Side - 4.9 miles (7.9 km) / 14 minutes to the West

Vehicle Option 2: Woolwich Ferry (Free Service) - [Check Woolwich Ferry Page For Updates]

Open Generally 6.10am to 8-10pm Mon-Fri | 11.30am to 7.30pm Sun

4.7m Max Height | 3.5m Max Width | No Hazchem | Walking Via Foot Tunnel Optional

via North Side - 3.9 miles (6.2 km) / 11 minutes to the East

via South Side - 2.9 miles (4.7 km) / 7 minutes to the East

Vehicle Option 3: Dartford Crossing (Toll Crossing)

[4.9m Max Height | Toll £2.00 Cars / £5 Trucks | Free 10pm to 6am | No Walking

[Cycling Allowed: Arrive at control gates and a patrol car will transport you free of charge]

via North Side - 15.8 miles (25.4 km) / 26 minutes to the West

via South Side - 19.2 miles (30.9 km) / 31 minutes to the West

Vehicle Option 4: Tower Bridge

[Open 24hrs | 18 Tonnes Max Weight | Walking/Cycling Allowed]

via North Side - 3.1 miles (5.0 km) / 9 minutes to the West

via South Side - 5.9 miles (9.5 km) / 18 minutes to the West

Tube Option 1: Blackwall DLR via Canning Town DLR to North Greenwich Station

via North Side - 0.4 miles (0.6 km) / 1 minutes to the South

via South Side - 1.3 miles (2.1 km) / 5 minutes to the East

Tube Option 2: Island Gardens DLR to Cutty Sark DLR

via North Side - 1.9 miles (3.1 km) / 5 minutes to the South West

via South Side - 2.5 miles (4.0 km) / 5 minutes to the East

Walking Option 1: Greenwich Foot Tunnel

[Open 24hrs (See Greenwich Council for Latest Works) | 371m Long | Bicycles Allowed | No Cars]

via North Side - 2.0 miles (3.2 km) / 5 minutes to the West - [Check opening times]

via South Side - 2.3 miles (3.7 km) / 5 minutes to the West - [Check opening times]

*Travel time estimated using standard car speeds at low traffic volumes

*To estimate walking time instead of drive time - work on 3 mph at good pace

*The only bus route through the tunnel is the 108 from Stratford to Lewisham