Vehicle tunnels and bridges

The A102 runs through the Blackwall Tunnel and forms a vital link between the areas north and south of the Thames. The Blackwall Tunnel Manager on behalf of Transport for London is responsible for the maintenance of both the tunnel and the A102 approach road.

The Blackwall Tunnel fully re-opened in November 2011 following refurbishment works carried out by Transport for London (TfL) to make the 114-year-old tunnel safer.

Some planned overnight weekend works will continue as part of an improvement schedule, so please check the Transport for London website for more information.

New traffic layout

Police Community Support Officers are on hand until 18 November 2011 to help guide drivers through the new traffic layout - the result of an additional lane for HGV vehicles on the northbound approach to the tunnel.

The new lane will help to divert over-height vehicles away from the tunnel before they reach the entrance.

Other improvements include:

 

• better emergency access for maintenance, more emergency points and improved escape route signs
• upgrades to CCTV, ventilation, drainage, fire mains and hydrants
• improved detectors for smoke, stopped vehicles, pedestrians debris and over-height vehicles
• new lighting and communications systems
• automated tunnel closure system
• variable message and lane control signs.

Deptford Creek Bridge

Another river crossing is the Deptford Creek Bridge, which spans Deptford Creek and forms part of the A200 Creek Road. The bridge lifts at high tide in the creek if booked in advance and stops pedestrians and traffic for 5 to 10 minutes during each lift.

For information on tide tables visit the Port of London website.