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Blackwall Tunnel

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Severe Traffic (1)

[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, to facilitate the refurbishment of Gallows Corner Flyover. Full closure of the Flyover and the roundabout including all approaches in place. (#206772)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-01-26 15:28:03
Use an alternative route. 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.

General and Future Traffic (0)

No Significant Events

Roadworks (4)

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

Minimal Recurring Works 2026-03-22 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2026-03-23 05:00:00

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Both directions) between [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and [A1261] Aspen Way - The Tunnel is closed northbound due to maintenance works. (#217722)

Long Term Update 2026-01-25 18:22:28
Traffic is currently flowing normally.

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

Minimal Recurring Works 2026-01-27 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2026-01-28 06:00:00

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

Long Term Update 2026-01-23 22:02:22
The next closure is at 22:00Hrs on 27th January.

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

Minimal Recurring Works 2026-02-18 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2026-02-19 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)

Long Term Update 2026-01-22 05:39:41
Works will resume on 18th February at 22:00.

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

Minimal Recurring Works 2026-01-27 22:00:00 Future Event
Ending 2026-01-28 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 2026-01-21 04:49:17
These works are scheduled to recommence at 2200hrs on 27th January.

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