Blackwall Tunnel and Woolwich Ferry Delays

Blackwall Tunnel Traffic Congestion

    There are currently no severe delays reported by TfL for the Blackwall Tunnel.

Blackwall Tunnel CCTV Cameras

Latest Blackwall Tunnel Closure Status

  • Blackwall Tunnel Traffic Delays – Closure Status

    Blackwall Tunnel status: Good

    Traffic flow for the Blackwall Tunnel: No Exceptional Delays

The busiest time in the northbound Blackwall tunnel on a weekday is from 07:00 – 07:30. In heavy traffic conditions, drivers’ journeys could be 15 minutes quicker if they travelled earlier between 06.30-07.00. The busiest time in the northbound Blackwall tunnel on a weekend is from 13.30 – 15.00. In heavy traffic conditions, drivers’ journeys could be 15 minutes quicker if they travelled earlier between 12.00-13.00.

Blackwall Tunnel London Map

Live traffic flow information. Avoid Blackwall Tunnel congestion and plan a smarter route.

Old Blackwall Tunnel Entrance
Old Blackwall Tunnel Entrance

The northern portal of the tunnel lies just south of the East India Dock Road (A13) in Blackwall, while the southern entrances are just south of The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula.

The closest alternative Thames crossing to the Blackwall Tunnel is the Woolwich Ferry, which is a free service that operates between Woolwich and North Woolwich.

Latest Woolwich Ferry Closure Status

  • Woolwich Ferry Closure Status

    Woolwich Ferry status:
    Reduced Service

    Information:
    WOOLWICH FERRY: From Monday 9 March until early April, a reduced one boat service operates due to essential vessel maintenance. During this time, the last crossing from the South Terminal will depart at 2140, and at 2200 from the North Terminal.

    Updated
    Fri 6th Mar 2026, 4:00PM UTC

The Woolwich Ferry links Woolwich and North Woolwich. It is free and carries pedestrians, cyclists, cars, vans and lorries.

Woolwich Ferry, River Thames London
Woolwich Ferry, River Thames London

There are vehicle restrictions on the ferry. The maximum height is 4.7 metres or 15.5 feet and the maximum width is 3.5 metres or 11.5 feet. Vehicles displaying Hazchem signs are prohibited.

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24 thoughts on “Blackwall Tunnel and Woolwich Ferry Delays”

  3. Sarah Campbell

    Flood in tunnel. Have been stuck for hours as police refuse to come out and control the traffic. Standstill. Everyone on wrong side of the road.

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  4. Haz

    Hi, is blackwall tunnel or Rotherhithe will be open on sunday 25th and 26th December 2022 between 5:00am to 2pm.

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  5. Nic

    I am flying from LCY for a 7.40 flight am I going to get stuck with the Blackwall Tunnel in the morning? I can’t take any more disruption after time I have had at Gatwick yesterday, this is my new flight!

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  6. Fay

    Hello, I travel thro the black wall tunnel at 6:30 am every Sunday morning. On a number of occasions it has been closed until 7am but sometimes it is open. Is there a schedule so as I can plan and set off earlier to go an alternative route. Because atm its a guess!
    This would be incredibly helpful.
    Best wishes,
    Fay

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  7. Arco

    Is the blackwall tunnel closed for the southbound traffic every Sunday AM (00:00 or 01:00 to 06:00 or 08:00)?

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  8. Madla

    I work nights & most of the Sundays I stuck in front of the Blackwall tunnel before 0700 due to its repairs… Is this Every Sunday? Which other way I can go to Dartford from London please? As GPS is completely confused and can’t find any other way around?… I end up sitting in my car more then Hour after very busy Night Shift rushing home to get some sleep. Can u give me more info regards this Pls? Thx lots Madla

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    1. Ahmet

      You can go over the Tower Bridge to cross the river then go via New Cross / Blackheath to join the A2 that way.

      Reply
    1. Hannah

      what a stupid question. its closed every time there is an accident or breakdown, how does anyone know how often that will be?

      Reply

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