Blackwall Tunnel

Alerts (0)

No Alerts

Severe Traffic (3)

[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E6 ) (Newham)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) at the junction of [A117] Woolwich Manor Way - The road is closed due to a collision. (#213510)

Recent Update! 2025-06-30 21:18:25 
Westbound is slow on approach to the closure point with queues back to the junction with Beckton Roundabout. Expect delays.


[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E6 ) (Newham)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A13] Newham Way (Westbound) at the junction of [A117] Woolwich Manor Way - The road is closed due to a collision. (#213510)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-06-30 20:52:04 
Westbound is slow on approach to the closure point with queues back to the junction with Beckton Alps. Onlookers on the opposite eastbound carriageway is causing queues back to Prince Regent Lane. Expect delays.


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

Works [TfL works] - Gallows Corner Flyover Refurbishment - [A12] Eastern Avenue East (Both directions) between [A12] Colchester Road and [A127] Southend Arterial Road - Various restrictions, to facilitate the refurbishment of Gallows Corner Flyover. Full closure of the Flyover and the roundabout including all approaches from the 23rd June 2100hrs for 12 weeks. (#206772)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-06-30 19:48:44 
Use alternative routes. Diverted traffic has moderate queues on all approaches. Expect some local delays.

General and Future Traffic (0)

No Significant Events

Roadworks (5)

Blackwall Tunnel [A12] BLACKWALL TUNNEL NORTHERN APPROACH (E14 ,E3 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A12] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of Lochnagar Street - Lane restrictions in place daily between 08:00 and 17:00 to facilitate utility works. (#212664)

Much Earlier On 2025-06-30 13:17:22 
Works are scheduled to resume at 0800hrs.


Silvertown Tunnel [A1262] LEAMOUTH ROAD (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A1262] Leamouth Road (Northbound) at the junction of [A1020] Leamouth Road Roundabout - Lane one closure northbound on Leamouh Road and lane one closure eastbound on Aspen Way during overnight Vodafone works 22:00-05:30. (#212806)


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

Works [Collaborative works] - [A1203] Limehouse Link (Both directions) between Butcher Row and Aspen Way - Limehouse Link Tunnel: Eastbound and Westbound total overnight closure of both tunnel bores. (#205581)

Long Term Update 2025-06-26 21:36:08 
These works are scheduled to recommence at 2200hrs on 26th June 2025.


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 routine maintenance. (#209600)

Long Term Update 2025-06-25 03:31:11 
These works are scheduled to recommence on 15th July at 2200hrs.


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 - The tunnel is closed due to routine maintenance. (#209599)

Long Term Update 2025-06-11 09:26:04 
These works are scheduled to recommence at 10pm on 1st July.

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