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Severe Traffic (7)

A11,A13 [A1205] BURDETT ROAD (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A1205] Burdett Road (Both directions) at the junction of [A13] East India Dock Road - Lane restrictions in place to facilitate Thames Water works. (#223032)

Recent Update! 2026-02-16 16:54:40 
Minor intermittent delays on the approaches.

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E14 ,E16 ) (Newham)

Emergency service incidents [Police activity] - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) Canning Town Flyover - Reduced to two lanes following a Police Incident. (#224477)

Recent Update! 2026-02-16 16:53:42 
Traffic is flowing well in the remaining lanes.

[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, 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 2026-02-16 16:41:19 
Use an alternative route. There are, on average, 2-3 minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on Ardleigh Green Road, Gubbins Lane, and Gooshays Drive. There are on average 3-4 minute delays on Southend Arterial Road. There are also, on average 3-4 minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on North Street. There will be additional delays on the westbound A13 and M11 southbound during peak periods due to traffic seeking alternative routes.

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E14 ,E16 ) (Newham)

Emergency service incidents [Police activity] - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) Canning Town Flyover - Reduced to two lanes following a Police Incident. (#224477)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 16:39:43 
Slow from Beckton Alps.

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E6 ) (Newham)

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) Beckton Alps - Broken down car has been recovered. (#224472)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 15:58:50 
Residual delays have been quick to disperse.

[A13] THAMES GATEWAY (RM13 ) (Havering)

Hazards [Fire] - [A13] Thames Gateway (Westbound) at the junction of Ferry Lane - Lane one (of three) remains closed following the earlier vehicle fire. (#224432)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 15:22:43 
Traffic is flowing well in the remaining lanes.

[A2] ROCHESTER WAY RELIEF ROAD (SE3 ) (Greenwich)

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A2] Rochester Way Relief Road (Northbound) at the junction of [A2213] Kidbrooke Park Road - Lane one(of two) is blocked due to a broken down vehicle. (#224450)

Much Earlier On 2026-02-16 09:12:31 
Residual traffic is clearing.

General and Future Traffic (8)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Deftones - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Deftones in concert. (#224278)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 16:39:19 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Florence & The Machine - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Florence & The Machine in concert. (#224276)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 16:26:23 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - James Arthur - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - James Arthur in concert. (#224277)

Updated Earlier 2026-02-16 12:59:52 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Morrissey - Live in Concert - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Morrissey - Live in Concert (#224458)

Updated Earlier 2026-02-16 12:57:59 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Raye - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Raye in concert. (#224456)

Much Earlier On 2026-02-16 10:31:44 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Raye - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Raye in concert. (#224453)

Much Earlier On 2026-02-16 10:19:05 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Deftones at the O2 - Millennium Way (All directions) at the junction of Waterview Drive - A concert is taking place at the O2 arena. (#223981)

Long Term Update 2026-02-06 17:07:31 
Disruption possible.

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Florence and The Machine - Millennium Way (All directions) at the junction of Waterview Drive - An event is being held at the O2 Arena. (#223906)

Long Term Update 2026-02-05 14:53:21 
Disruption possible.

Roadworks (9)

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)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-02-16 15:23:31 
Works will resume at 22:00 on 24th February.

A2,Blackwall Tunnel [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH (SE3 ,SE7 ) (Greenwich)

Works [Construction activity] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Both directions) at the junction of [A2] Shooters Hill Road - Lanes two and three of the Sun in the Sands Underpass are closed in both directions due to a crane operation. (#223703)

Much Earlier On 2026-02-16 04:13:40 
Works to resume at 2200hrs.

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

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 2026-02-13 17:34:17 
Traffic is flowing well.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Southbound) between [A2203] Blackwall Lane and [A206] Woolwich Road - The road is closed to facilitate carriageway repairs. (#224336)

Long Term Update 2026-02-13 12:01:57 
Use an alternative route.

[A1] ARCHWAY ROAD (N6 ) (Haringey)

Works [Utility works] - [A1] Archway Road (Northbound) between Jacksons Lane and [B550] Southwood Lane - Lane 1 closure for O2 works. (#224322)

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 2026-02-12 13:40:59 
Works will resume on 18th February at 22:00.

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 to facilitate routine maintenance (#205581)

Long Term Update 2026-02-12 13:24:36 
Works will resume at 22:00

[A2] SHOOTERS HILL ROAD (SE3 ,SE7 ) (Greenwich,Lewisham)

Works [TfL works] - [A2] Shooters Hill Road (Northbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - Nightly road closure are in place to facilitate maintenance works. (#224119)

Long Term Update 2026-02-09 20:25:01 
Delays may be experienced.

[A205] ST MILDREDS ROAD (SE12 ,SE13 ,SE6 ) (Lewisham)

Works [Utility works] - [A205] St Mildreds Road (Both directions) at the junction of Milborough Crescent - Overnight lane 1 closures for O2 works. (#224005)

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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