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Severe Traffic (5)

[A13] ALFREDS WAY (IG11) (Barking & Dagenham,Newham)

Works [Utility works] - [A13] Alfreds Way (Eastbound) at the junction of Movers Lane - Eastbound lane one (of three) is closed due to emergency gas works. (#198537)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-05-20 09:48:16 
Traffic is slowing through the restrictions. Expect delays.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) at the junction of [A2203] Blackwall Lane - The on-slip from Blackwall Lane is restricted due to Silvertown Tunnel works. (#195345)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-05-20 09:41:31 
Delays are possible.

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

Breakdowns [Vehicle breakdown] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel - Tunnel is open following clearance of a broken down van. (#198806)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-05-20 09:37:09 
Traffic is flowing well.

[A2] NEW CROSS ROAD (SE14,SE8) (Lewisham)

Collisions [Vehicle collision] - [A2] New Cross Road (Both directions) at the junction of Watsons Street - Lane restrictions are in place due to a collision. (#198798)

Updated Earlier 2024-05-20 06:12:28 
Traffic is flowing well.

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

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel project - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) between A13 East India Dock Road and A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach. - Tunnel closed southbound to facilitate weekend Silvertown Crossing works. There are intermittent closures of the Rotherhithe Tunnel to avoid heavy traffic in the tunnel. (#193830)

Much Earlier On 2024-05-20 04:09:19 
Works resume 1st June 20240000hrs.

General and Future Traffic (1)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Nickelback in concert at O2 Arena - Millennium Way (Both directions) at the junction of Ordnance Crescent - Nickelback in concert at the O2 arena. Expect increased crowds in the area before and after the event. (#198361)

Long Term Update 2024-05-17 16:55:39 
Delays are possible.

Roadworks (5)

TUNNEL AVENUE (SE10) (Greenwich)

Works [TfL works] - Tunnel Avenue (Southbound) at the junction of [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach - Road closed for Silvertown Tunnel works (#183681)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-05-20 09:41:53 
Delays are possible.

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

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach (Northbound) at the junction of [A2203] Blackwall Lane - The on-slip from Blackwall Lane is restricted due to Silvertown Tunnel works. (#195345)

Update 2 Hrs Ago 2024-05-20 09:41:31 
Delays are possible.

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

Works [TfL works] - Silvertown Tunnel project - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) between A13 East India Dock Road and A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach. - Tunnel closed southbound to facilitate weekend Silvertown Crossing works. There are intermittent closures of the Rotherhithe Tunnel to avoid heavy traffic in the tunnel. (#193830)

Much Earlier On 2024-05-20 04:09:19 
Works resume 1st June 20240000hrs.

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 - The tunnel is closed for overnight maintenance (0100-0800hrs) (#195284)

Long Term Update 2024-05-19 06:55:11 
Works resume on Sunday 26th May

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

Works [TfL works] - [A1261] East India Dock Road Tunnel (Both directions) between [A13] East India Dock Road and [A1261] Aspen Way - Tunnel is now open. Canning Town Flyover lanes two and three closed westbound. (#186177)

Long Term Update 2024-05-17 21:14:45 
There are no restrictions at present.

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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