First published Oct 16, 2026, 11:26:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:26:15 PM UTC

Police activity road disruption — [A102] BLACKWALL TUNNEL (E14 ,SE10 ) (Greenwich,Tower Hamlets)

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

A northbound lane at Blackwall Tunnel was closed following a police incident. Traffic was queueing, with tailbacks to Woolwich Road and delays expected.

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Affected location: Blackwall Tunnel

Illustrative image: Beneath the Blackwall Tunnel Approach Road — David Howard/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The closure and reported queues affect northbound traffic approaching the tunnel.

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