First published Oct 15, 2026, 9:54:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 9:54:15 PM UTC

TfL works road disruption — [A12] EAST CROSS ROUTE (E3 ,E9 ) (Hackney,Tower Hamlets)

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TfL reports the A12 East Cross Route at Eastway Tunnel is closed in both directions for overnight routine maintenance, with an alternative route advised. The closure is scheduled from 21:00 UTC on October 15 to 04:00 UTC on October 16, 2026.

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Affected location: Eastway Tunnel

Illustrative image: Route 309 bus passing an art mural that reads 'Against All Foods' or 'Against All Goods' in Ettrick Street, Tower Hamlets. — London Connected/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Road users need to use an alternative route during the stated overnight closure.

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