Blackwall Tunnel

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Severe Traffic (8)

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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Both directions) at the junction of [A1261] Aspen Way - East India Dock Tunnel lane closures to facilitate maintenance works. (#205717)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-02-16 01:14:06 
Use alternative route. No reported delays on diversion.


[A13] NEWHAM WAY (E16) (Newham)

Works [TfL works] - Canning Town Flyover Refurbishment Works - [A13] Newham Way (Both directions) between [A13] East India Dock Road and Beckton Road - Lane closures and restrictions in place for flyover refurbishment works. (#204970)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-02-16 01:13:35 
Traffic is flowing well through the works.


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

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A13] Thames Gateway (Both directions) at the junction of Ferry Lane - Lane three (of three) closed due to barrier damage following an earlier road traffic collision. The A13 (Eastbound) between Goresbrook and Ferry Lane is closed between approximately 22:00 and 05:00 during emergency barrier repair work. (#207158)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-02-16 01:12:53 
Use alternative route. No reported delays on diversion.


[A2] EAST ROCHESTER WAY (DA15,DA16,DA5,SE9) (Bexley)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A2] East Rochester Way (Westbound) at the junction of Chester Road - The road is closed halfway between the Danson Interchange and Falconwood Interchange due to a collision. (#207192)

Updated Earlier 2025-02-15 20:56:21 
The road has now fully reopened and traffic is moving well


[A12] EASTERN AVENUE EAST (RM1,RM2,RM3) (Havering)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A12] Eastern Avenue East (Westbound) at the junction of Masefield Crescent - Lane one (of two) is blocked due to a road traffic incident. (#207180)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 16:01:20 
Traffic is flowing well.


Silvertown Tunnel, Greenwich Peninsula () ()

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel project, Greenwich Peninsula - Various restrictions during Silvertown Tunnel-related works until 2025. Millennium Way is currently closed. There are associated lane closures on the northbound A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach. https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/silvertown-tunnel for More information. (#151062)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 10:46:02 
Delays are possible.


A12,A13 [A1205] BURDETT ROAD (E14,E3) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [Utility works] - [A1205] Burdett Road (Both directions) between Thomas Road and Agnes Street - A contraflow is in place due to Thames Water works. (#205967)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 08:55:40 
Delays are possible.


[A1206] PRESTONS ROAD ROUNDABOUT (E14) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel Scheme - Prestons Roundabout - [A1206] Prestons Road Roundabout (All directions) between [A1206] Prestons Road and [A1261] Aspen Way - Lane restrictions are in place to facilitate Silvertown Tunnel related works. (#200121)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 08:53:47 
Delays are possible.

General and Future Traffic (0)

No Significant Events

Roadworks (6)

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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Both directions) at the junction of [A1261] Aspen Way - East India Dock Tunnel lane closures to facilitate maintenance works. (#205717)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-02-16 01:14:06 
Use alternative route. No reported delays on diversion.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - Tunnel closed due to overnight maintenance works. (#207201)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2025-02-16 01:00:35 
Use alternative route. No reported delays on diversion.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - Blackwall Tunnel closed due to overnight maintenance works. (#207200)

Update 3 Hrs Ago 2025-02-15 23:43:00 
There may be delays whilst works are ongoing.


Silvertown Tunnel, Greenwich Peninsula () ()

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel project, Greenwich Peninsula - Various restrictions during Silvertown Tunnel-related works until 2025. Millennium Way is currently closed. There are associated lane closures on the northbound A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach. https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/silvertown-tunnel for More information. (#151062)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 10:46:02 
Delays are possible.


[A1206] PRESTONS ROAD ROUNDABOUT (E14) (Tower Hamlets)

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel Scheme - Prestons Roundabout - [A1206] Prestons Road Roundabout (All directions) between [A1206] Prestons Road and [A1261] Aspen Way - Lane restrictions are in place to facilitate Silvertown Tunnel related works. (#200121)

Much Earlier On 2025-02-15 08:53:47 
Delays are possible.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A1020] Leamouth Road Roundabout (All approaches) between [A1261] Aspen Way and [A1020] Lower Lea Crossing - Various lane closures in place during nightly roundabout resurfacing works, 22:00-05:00. PPD sheet attached. (#205928)

Long Term Update 2025-02-14 03:05:04 
Works resume Monday 3rd March 2025.

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