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

    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

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:
    Good Service

    Information:

    Updated
    No End Date Available

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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