First published Oct 18, 2026, 6:24:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 6:24:15 AM UTC

Vehicle breakdown road disruption — [A101] ROTHERHITHE TUNNEL (E1W ,SE16 ) (Southwark,Tower Hamlets)

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

The Rotherhithe Tunnel is closed in both directions between Brunel Road and Rotherhithe Street because of a broken-down vehicle. Drivers are advised to use an alternative route.

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Affected location: Rotherhithe Tunnel

Illustrative image: View of the tunnel under Southwark Bridge Road and its reflection in the Financial Times building from the South Bank — Robert Lamb/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The closure affects traffic through the tunnel until the stated end time.

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