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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Eastbound) between [A1261] Aspen Way and [A13] East India Dock Road - Tunnel closed for emergency maintenance. (#222654)

Recent Update! 2026-01-13 12:37:59 
Use an alternative route. Diverted traffic is slowing with eastbound tailbacks in to Limehouse tunnel. There are also delays reported on local diversion routes.

[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 2026-01-13 11:07:59 
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 1-3 minutes of additional travel time for buses and road users on North Street heading away from Romford. There may be additional delays on the westbound A13 and M11 southbound during the AM and PM peak periods due to traffic seeking alternative routes..

[A13] COMMERCIAL ROAD (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A13] Commercial Road (Eastbound) at the junction of [A1205] Burdett Road - Lane restrictions in both directions on Commercial Road and Lane two (of three) westbound on East India Dock Road closed due to emergency Cadent Gas work. (#222064)

Updated Earlier 2026-01-13 09:31:43 
Traffic is flowing well.

General and Future Traffic (1)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - All Time Low: Everyones Talking! Tour - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - An event is taking place. (#222152)

Long Term Update 2026-01-01 13:03:13 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.

Roadworks (7)

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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Eastbound) between [A1261] Aspen Way and [A13] East India Dock Road - Tunnel closed for emergency maintenance. (#222654)

Recent Update! 2026-01-13 12:37:59 
Use an alternative route. Diverted traffic is slowing with eastbound tailbacks in to Limehouse tunnel. There are also delays reported on local diversion routes.

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

Works [Utility works] - [A1261] West India Dock Road (Eastbound) at the junction of [A1261] Aspen Way - Lanes 2 and 3 eastbound closure for UKPN works. (#222385)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2026-01-13 10:11:34 
There are no reported delays

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

Works [TfL works] - [A13] East India Dock Road (Both directions) between [A12] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach and Nutmeg Lane - Lane restrictions in place overnight to facilitate works. (#222487)

Much Earlier On 2026-01-13 05:07:54 
Works are scheduled to resume on 13/01 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 - Tunnel is open following an earlier closure for maintenance (#217722)

Long Term Update 2026-01-12 02:07:04 
The tunnel remains open at this time.

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 2026-01-09 11:46:23 
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 to facilitate routine maintenance (#205581)

Long Term Update 2026-01-07 20:31:39 
Delays are possible when restrictions are in place.

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 2025-12-31 16:11:00 
Works scheduled to resume at 2200hrs on 20th January 2026

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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