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Blackwall Tunnel

Alerts (2)

Message 2013-05-25 08:15:10 27 May 8am-3pm Westminster Area-event Road Closures.

Message 2013-05-25 08:15:10 Bow Rbt N/bnd A12 Slip Closed 0100 7 May To 0500 24 June.

Severe Traffic (0)

No Significant Events

General and Future Traffic (2)

Southern River Route Rotherhite Tunnel & Canary Wharf Area - Tunnel 2 Towers Run (Tower Hamlets)

Moderate Scheduled 2013-07-21 09:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2013-07-21 14:00:00

Special and Planned Events [Sporting] - Rotherhite Tunnel & Canary Wharf Area - Tunnel 2 Towers Run - A charity event will take place involving a closure of the Rotherhithe Tunnel and localised road closures in Canary Wharf (#6376)

Long Term Update 2013-05-23 11:01:53
Expect delays in this area.

Blackwall Tunnel, City Route, Future Consideration, A13, A12, A406 Greater London Area (Newham,Havering,Barnet,Haringey,Wandsworth,Ealing,Redbridge,Kingston Upon Thames,Enfield,Lewisham,Hounslow,Brent,Camden,Bromley,Bexley,Kensington & Chelsea,Southwark,Harrow,Westminster,City Of London,Waltham Forest,Richmond Upon Thames,Tower Hamlets,Islington,Barking & Dagenham,Merton,Sutton,Greenwich,Lambeth,Hillingdon,Hammersmith & Fulham,Croydon,Hackney)

Moderate Scheduled 2013-06-02 08:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2013-06-02 19:00:00

Special and Planned Events [Abnormal Load] - Greater London Area- Details of an Abnormal Load passing from Tilbury Docks to SE London, Beddington - Route summary: A1089, A13, A282, M25, GODSTONE INTERCHANGE, A22, PURLEY ROAD, A23, BEDDINGTON FARM ROAD, COOMBER WAY and B272 (#4054)

Roadworks (2)

Blackwall Tunnel, A2 A102 (Greenwich)

Moderate Recurring Works 2013-05-22 22:00:00 Long Term Running
Ending 2014-06-09 05:00:00

Works [TfL] - A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Both Directions) overnight lane closures in place between Shooters Hill Road and Tunnel Avenue for lighting installation works. Delays may occur. (#6333)

Updated Earlier 2013-05-25 02:51:41
All lanes now open. Traffic is light and flowing well in the area.

A11

Moderate Active Long Term 2013-03-28 22:00:00 Long Term Running
Ending 2013-06-24 20:00:00

Works [Borough] - A11 (northbound) at the junction with A12 Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - Northbound entry slip from Bow Roundabout is CLOSED until 24th June due to works. (#1048)

Much Earlier On 2013-05-24 23:10:28
The on-slip from Bow Roundabout to the northbound A12 is CLOSED. Bow roundabout is flowing well.

Cameras: North Side

Blackwall Tunnel: Traffic Cameras - North Side

Looking South To Tunnel (200m)

Looking N Away From Tunnel (600m)

N From Bow Away From Tnl (1850m)

S From Bow Towards Tnl (2000m)

East Cross Route (2800m)

South From Wansbeck To Tnl (4000m)

A13 Cotton St Tnl W Apprch (200m)

A13 Leamouth Rd To Tnl East (500m)

Aspen Way Limehouse (1500m)

S At Rotherhithe Entrance (2450m)

E On W Portal Limehouse (3400m)

Lwr Lea/Blackwall Wy (700m)

Cameras: South Side

Blackwall Tunnel: Traffic Cameras - South Side

Looking North To Tunnel (100m)

Looking S Away From Tunnel (150m)

Looking S Away From Tunnel (400m)

N On A102 Opp B&Q (1500m)

N On A102 Opp Charlton Rd (2700m)

N From Shooters Hill Rd(3400m)

Millennium Way (500m)

West Parkside (600m)

South From Kidbrooke Jnc (4600m)

NW From A205 Westhorne (5700m)

NW From E Rochester Exit(8300m)

W From Danson Park(11300m)

A102 Traffic Map

Scheduled Closures

Blackwall Tunnel Closures 2013

Maintenance closures typically take place on Sundays from 1am to 8am

During maintenance the tunnel will always be CLOSED Southbound and OPEN Northbound no matter which bore is closed

Dates are as follows: (Sundays 1-8am)

12th May, 19th May, 9th June, 16th June, 7th July, 14th July, 4th Aug, 11th Aug, 1st Sept, 15th Sept, 6th Oct, 13th Oct, 3rd Nov, 10th Nov, 1st Dec, 8th Dec

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