First published Oct 12, 2026, 10:34:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 10:34:16 PM UTC

TfL works road disruption — [A1261] EAST INDIA DOCK ROAD TUNNEL (E14 ) (Tower Hamlets)

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TfL reported an overnight closure of the East India Dock Road Tunnel in both directions for remedial works, with diverted traffic slow and eastbound delays back to Castor Lane. The stated closure period was 21:00 on October 12 to 05:00 on October 13, 2026.

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Affected location: East India Dock Road Tunnel, Tower Hamlets

Illustrative image: Blackwall: East India Dock Tunnel The East India Dock Tunnel takes the A1261 Aspen Way under Leamouth Road, and was opened in 1993. This is the south-western portal. — Nigel Cox/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The tunnel closure and reported delays affected road travel in Tower Hamlets.

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