The Blackwall Tunnel is an alternative route to the A282 Dartford Crossing that you can take to cross the River Thames east of London.
It’s located to the west of Dartford and can be a good option if you’re traveling between south-east and north-east London.
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Blackwall Tunnel Traffic Congestion
Silvertown Tunnel, Greenwich Peninsula | London 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.
London Travel News | Works
Start: 01-Sep-2024 07:34:58: AM
Blackwall Tunnel CCTV Cameras
- There are currently no severe delays reported by TfL for the Blackwall Tunnel.
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
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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:
Good ServiceInformation:
Updated
No End Date Available
The Woolwich Ferry links Woolwich and North Woolwich. It is free and carries pedestrians, cyclists, cars, vans and lorries.
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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Blackwall Tunnel is closed
There is a car stuck in the tunnel Northbound (heading to A12).