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Severe Traffic (9)

A406 [A117] PIER ROAD (E16 ) (Newham)

Weather [Strong wind] - Woolwich Ferry Service - [A117] Pier Road (Both directions) Woolwich Ferry Service. - No Woolwich Ferry Service due to High Winds. (#220683)

Recent Update! 2025-12-01 15:56:19 
Congestion on other river crossings is present. Blackwall Tunnel is especially congested southbound but also due to additional works and an associated closure of East India Dock Road. Rotherhithe Tunnel is also slow moving in both directions.

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

Works [Utility works] - [A13] Alfreds Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Movers Lane - The A13 eastbound entry slip is closed due to Cadent Gas works. In addition, lane one (of three) is also closed on the A13 at Movers Lane. (#220034)

Recent Update! 2025-12-01 15:53:53 
Slow moving on approach to the lane closure with queues from Prince Regent Lane. (compounded by an earlier broken down vehicle).

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E6 ) (Newham)

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A13] Newham Way (Eastbound) Beckton Alps - Broken down car has now been recovered. (#220724)

Recent Update! 2025-12-01 15:52:31 
Slow moving on the approach with queues from Prince Regent Lane associated to works ahead at Movers Lane Underpass.

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

Works [Utility works] - [A13] East India Dock Road (Eastbound) between [A12] Brunswick Road and St Leonards Road - A13 East India Dock Road is closed eastbound between St Leonards Road and Leamouth Road. With no access to Brunswick Road for Blackwall Tunnel Southbound Bore. Diverted traffic is therefore sent northbound towards Bow. (#220613)

Recent Update! 2025-12-01 15:49:49 
Use alternative route. Delays in the immediate area are present, currently A12 southbound slow from Bow Underpass, Aspen Way and East India Dock Road eastbound, Lower Leah Crossing, Leamouth Road and Cotton Street in both directions are experiencing additional delays with further delays are of course likely during the PM peak.

A13,Blackwall Tunnel [A12] BLACKWALL TUNNEL NORTHERN APPROACH (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A12] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel - Tunnel is closed due to a broken down car. (#220726)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 15:44:47 
Slow moving on the approach to the closure.

[A12] EASTERN AVENUE (E11 ,IG4 ) (Redbridge)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A12] Eastern Avenue (Eastbound) exit of George Green Tunnel - Collision has been cleared. (#220719)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 14:57:37 
Residual delays have been quick to reduce.

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

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. (#206772)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 14:33:48 
There are currently minor delays on the A127 approaching the left hand turn into Ardleigh Green Road. In addition traffic is slow moving on diversion via Squirrels Heath Drive and Ardleigh Green Road. Expect increased journey times.

[A12] EASTERN AVENUE (IG2 ,IG3 ,RM6 ) (Redbridge)

Weather [Flooding] - [A12] Eastern Avenue (Eastbound) at the junction of Bawdsey Avenue - Surface water has dispersed. (#220698)

Updated Earlier 2025-12-01 13:08:24 
No reported delays.

[A13] THAMES GATEWAY (RM13 ,RM15 ) (Havering)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A13] Thames Gateway (Eastbound) at the junction of [A13] A 13 - Collision has been cleared and all lanes are now open. (#220678)

Updated Earlier 2025-12-01 12:09:25 
Residual delays have dispersed.

General and Future Traffic (6)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - D-Block Europe (#220710)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 13:32:28 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Stereophonics (#220709)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 13:30:28 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Jimmy Carr. (#220708)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 13:28:45 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Disney on Ice - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Disney on Ice. (#220707)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-12-01 13:25:37 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Capitals Jingle Bell Ball - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Capitals Jingle Bell Ball. (#220431)

Long Term Update 2025-11-25 17:17:50 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Wolf Alice - The O2 - Millennium Way (All directions) at the junction of Waterview Drive - An event is taking place at the O2. There may be delays in the area before and after the event. (#220383)

Long Term Update 2025-11-24 15:14:00 
Disruption possible.

Roadworks (7)

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

Works [Utility works] - [A13] East India Dock Road (Eastbound) between [A12] Brunswick Road and St Leonards Road - A13 East India Dock Road is closed eastbound between St Leonards Road and Leamouth Road. With no access to Brunswick Road for Blackwall Tunnel Southbound Bore. Diverted traffic is therefore sent northbound towards Bow. (#220613)

Recent Update! 2025-12-01 15:49:49 
Use alternative route. Delays in the immediate area are present, currently A12 southbound slow from Bow Underpass, Aspen Way and East India Dock Road eastbound, Lower Leah Crossing, Leamouth Road and Cotton Street in both directions are experiencing additional delays with further delays are of course likely during the PM peak.

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

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)

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

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

Long Term Update 2025-11-28 04:41:03 
Traffic is flowing well.

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

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 2025-11-27 17:02:46 
These works are scheduled to recommence on Tuesday 7th December at 2200hrs.

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

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 2025-11-26 04:37:08 
Works are scheduled to resume on 16th December at 2200hrs

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

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

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

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.

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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