Page last updated: 5 December 2025.
South lift – in service since 20 November 2025.
North lift – in service since 4 November 2025.
| Entry point | Availability in the last 30 days | Trip count |
|---|---|---|
| South lift | 51% | 16,571 |
| North lift | 99% | 39,720 |
South lift – in service since 5 November 2025.
North lift – out of service since 21 August 2022. The door was vandalised and became irreparable without bespoke parts replacement. We're planning a major refurbishment of this lift.
| Entry point | Availability in the last 30 days | Trip count |
|---|---|---|
| South lift | 99% | 26,789 |
| North lift | 0% | 0 |
If a foot tunnel is closed, you can use the DLR or Woolwich Ferry. During peak travel times, cyclists may be denied access to the DLR.
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel connects Cutty Sark on the south bank of the River Thames to Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets.
If it's closed, you can use the DLR and journeys are free for the next year between Greenwich and Island Gardens.
You'll need to tap in and out as usual but the fare will be refunded.
Cutty Sark DLR station closed until spring 2026.
The Woolwich Foot Tunnel connects Woolwich on the south bank of the River Thames to North Woolwich in Newham.
If it's closed, you can use the DLR and journeys are free for the next year between Woolwich Arsenal and King George V.
You'll need to tap in and out as usual but the fare will be refunded.
The Woolwich Ferry is owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL).
Find out more about the Woolwich Ferry (TfL).
The main cause of lift breakdowns is improper use. To help keep the tunnel lifts working, do not:
If you notice a problem like a broken lift when using the tunnel, report it to us.
If the problem needs urgent attention, for example, a safety risk, call 020 8854 8888.
Help points are available in the tunnels and are monitored 24 hours a day. If there's an emergency, call 999.
Our planned maintenance works to the north lift of the Greenwich foot tunnel has been delayed. This work is expected to take place in 2025.
We are planning to carry out maintenance work on the south lift of the Greenwich foot tunnel in the coming months to address issues with reliability.
We wet clean the foot tunnels monthly on specific weekdays from 8pm to 10pm.
You can still use them but there's a fair amount of water present when we clean them.
Greenwich Foot Tunnel: every first Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.
Woolwich Foot tunnel: every second Tuesday and Wednesday of the month.