First published Oct 16, 2026, 2:39:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:39:15 PM UTC

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

Reported by Transport for London Road Disruptions

A broken-down car blocked one lane in the southbound Blackwall Tunnel, slowing traffic and causing delays. The source advises motorists to approach with caution.

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Affected location: Blackwall Tunnel

Illustrative image: Northward over A102 to Blackwall Tunnel from by Westcombe Park station, Greenwich 1971 — Ben Brooksbank/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The lane closure is causing delays for traffic approaching the tunnel.

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