Blackwall Tunnel

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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 - Various closures during works related to the Silverlink Tunnel and a new footbridge south of the tunnel. From 00:01 Saturday 30 September until 05:00 Monday 02 October, closed. Monday 2 until Friday 06 October, inclusive, closed between 23:00 and 05:00 each night. From 00:01 Saturday 07 until 05:00 Monday 09 October, closed. From 9 October 2023, the A102 southbound carriageway will be moved from its current position onto its new alignment. (#184892)

Updated Earlier 2023-09-29 16:08:09 
Use another route and expect delays on diversion.

General and Future Traffic (1)

MILLENNIUM WAY (SE10) (Greenwich)

Planned events [Concert] - Peter Kay live - The O2 arena - Millennium Way (All approaches) and Greenwich Peninsula - Expect increased numbers of pedestrians and road users through the area while the event takes place (#180127)

Long Term Update 2023-09-26 23:00:20 
Delays to be expected through the area during ingress and egress of the event.

Roadworks (3)

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 - Various closures during works related to the Silverlink Tunnel and a new footbridge south of the tunnel. From 00:01 Saturday 30 September until 05:00 Monday 02 October, closed. Monday 2 until Friday 06 October, inclusive, closed between 23:00 and 05:00 each night. From 00:01 Saturday 07 until 05:00 Monday 09 October, closed. From 9 October 2023, the A102 southbound carriageway will be moved from its current position onto its new alignment. (#184892)

Updated Earlier 2023-09-29 16:08:09 
Use another route and expect delays on diversion.


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

Works [TfL works] - [A13] East India Dock Road (Westbound) between Nutmeg Lane and [A102] Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach - Lanes one and two closed to facilitate overnight manhole replacement works (20:00 to 06:00). (#184911)

Long Term Update 2023-09-25 20:15:48 
Delays are possible.


Blackwall Tunnel, A13 [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL (E14,SE10,SE10;E14) (Tower Hamlets,Greenwich,Tower Hamlets;Greenwich)

Works [TfL works] - [A102] Blackwall Tunnel (Southbound) - Closed between approximately 01:00 and 08:00 most Sunday mornings during maintenance. No closures Bank holiday weekends or during the London Marathon (23 April), London Triathlon (6 August) and the Big Half (3 September) event. Additional closures between approximately midnight and 05:00 the Thursday mornings of 13 and 20 April, 18 and 25 May, 17 and 24 August and 21 December. (#175738)

Long Term Update 2023-09-24 07:37:13 
The next scheduled closure will be on 1st October 2023 at 01:00 hours.

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