Blackwall Tunnel

Alerts (0)

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Severe Traffic (3)

[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 to facilitate reconstructing and resurfacing. From 24 April 22:00 to 26 April 05:00, A12 Colchester Road will be closed between Bryant Avenue & Gallows Corner to resurface the carriageway. (#206772)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:07:13 
Use an alternative route where possible. 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.


Silvertown Tunnel [A1020] LEAMOUTH ROAD ROUNDABOUT (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A1020] Leamouth Road Roundabout (All directions) at the junction of [A1261] Aspen Way - Lane restrictions are in place to facilitate electrical cable works. (#226082)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:06:53 
Traffic is flowing well.


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)

Much Earlier On 2026-04-14 14:41:33 
Delays are possible.

General and Future Traffic (6)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - James - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - James in concert. (#226830)

Updated Earlier 2026-04-14 23:12:15 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.


MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Max Amini - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Waterview Drive - Max Amini live. (#226896)

Much Earlier On 2026-04-14 20:02:39 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.


MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - YUNGBLUD - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - YUNGBLUD in concert. (#227107)

Long Term Update 2026-04-13 06:41:25 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.


MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Alex Warren - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Waterview Drive - Alex Warren in concert. (#226899)

Long Term Update 2026-04-09 16:44:44 
Delays are possible throughout the duration of the event.


MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10 ) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Matt Rife - The O2 - Millennium Way (All approaches) at the junction of Waterview Drive - Matt Rife performing. (#226902)

Long Term Update 2026-04-08 13:53:51 
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)

Long Term Update 2026-03-03 01:00:49 
The next event is scheduled for Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 1600hrs.

Roadworks (9)

Silvertown Tunnel [A1020] LEAMOUTH ROAD ROUNDABOUT (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A1020] Leamouth Road Roundabout (All directions) at the junction of [A1261] Aspen Way - Lane restrictions are in place to facilitate electrical cable works. (#226082)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:06:53 
Traffic is flowing well.


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 is closed northbound to facilitate maintenance works. (#227205)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:01:37 
Use an alternative route. No reported delays on diversion.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A12] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (Southbound) at the junction of [A13] East India Dock Road - Lane two (of two) closed from Brunswick Road to entrance to Blackwall Tunnel to facilitate planned maintenance works. (#227206)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:01:06 
Traffic is flowing well.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Eastbound) at the junction of [A13] East India Dock Road - East India Dock Tunnel and Canning Town Flyover closed from Aspen Way for overnight works. In addition A13 eastbound lanes two and three (of three) closed from Beckton Road to Prince Regent Lane. (#227208)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2026-04-15 02:00:34 
Use an alternative route. Traffic is flowing well on diversion


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

Works [TfL works] - [A1203] Limehouse Link (Both directions) between Aspen Way and Butcher Row - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#227113)

Long Term Update 2026-04-13 07:36:19 
Use an alternative route.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Both directions) between Aspen Way and Canning Town Flyover - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#227112)

Long Term Update 2026-04-13 07:35:18 
Use an alternative route.


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 Silvertown Tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance works. (#226909)

Long Term Update 2026-04-08 09:18:57 
Use an alternative route.


[A41] BAKER STREET (NW1 ,W1U ) (Westminster)

Works [Utility works] - [A41] Baker Street (Northbound) between Melcombe Street and [A41] Park Road - Road closure due to works to facilitate removal of O2 equipment. (#225940)

Long Term Update 2026-03-18 10:02:59 
Use an alternative route.


[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