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Severe Traffic (5)

[A13] ALFREDS WAY (IG11) (Barking & Dagenham)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A13] Alfreds Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Movers Lane - Lane one (of three) blocked due to a collision (#197307)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-04-25 22:06:21 
Use caution on approach

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E13,E16,E6) (Newham)

Works [TfL works] - [A13] Newham Way (Eastbound) at the junction of [A112] Prince Regent Lane - Road closed to facilitate overnight roadworks (23:59 to 06:00). (#197286)

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) at the junction of [A2203] Blackwall Lane - The on-slip from Blackwall Lane is restricted due to Silvertown Tunnel works. (#195345)

Much Earlier On 2024-04-25 13:38:35 
Delays are possible.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A2] East Rochester Way (Eastbound) between Danson Interchange and Black Prince interchange. - Various restrictions including daytime lane closures and nightly full road closures may be taking place. (#192034)

Much Earlier On 2024-04-25 13:33:32 
Delays are possible.

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

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) after Woolwich Road Flyover - Lane three (of three) is blocked by a broken down van. (#197255)

Much Earlier On 2024-04-25 09:17:04 
Traffic is flowing well.

General and Future Traffic (1)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Take That in concert at the O2 Arena Greenwich - Millennium Way (All directions) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Take That in concert at the O2 Arena Greenwich. Expect increased crowds at ingress and egress. (#196638)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-04-25 21:43:21 
Delays possible at the conclusion of the concert

Roadworks (6)

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) at the junction of [A2203] Blackwall Lane - The on-slip from Blackwall Lane is restricted due to Silvertown Tunnel works. (#195345)

Much Earlier On 2024-04-25 13:38:35 
Delays are possible.

TUNNEL AVENUE (SE10) (Greenwich)

Works [TfL works] - Tunnel Avenue (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - Road closed for Silvertown Tunnel works (#183681)

Much Earlier On 2024-04-25 13:32:10 
Delays are possible.

A13 [A1261] EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD TUNNEL (E14) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Both directions) between [A13] East India Dock Road and [A1261] Aspen Way - Tunnel is now open. Canning Town Flyover lanes two and three closed westbound. (#186177)

Long Term Update 2024-04-23 04:05:59 
Traffic is flowing well.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance (0100-0800hrs) (#195284)

Long Term Update 2024-04-20 23:54:58 
Works resume on Sunday 28 April.

Blackwall Tunnel [A2203] BLACKWALL LANE (SE10) (Greenwich)

Works [Utility works] - [A2203] Blackwall Lane (Both directions) at the junction of Tunnel Avenue - Lane restrictions are in place during Thames Water works. (#196751)

Long Term Update 2024-04-17 00:23:20 
Delays may be experienced during the works.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Northbound) at the junction of Tunnel Avenue - The tunnel is closed to facilitate traffic signal repair works. (#196696)

Long Term Update 2024-04-16 22:55:41 
Use alternative 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
* 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.

Scheduled Closures

Blackwall Tunnel Closures

See ROADWORKS Section

Tunnel Restrictions

Blackwall Tunnel Restrictions

ADR Restrictions: Category E

Northbound (West Bore):
Height 4.00 meters max & Lane Width 2.00 meters wide

Southbound (East Bore):
Height 4.72 meters max & Lane Width 2.00 meters wide

Maximum Vehicle Length: No Restrictions

Variable Speed Limit: 20 to 30 mph

Tunnel Length: 1345 meters (Northbound)

No Pedestrians and No Cyclists

WARNING: Fixed Penalty (FINE) If you run out of fuel inside the tunnel!

Trucks CHECK your vehicle HEIGHT or you will be DIVERTED

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

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