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Has Traffic Improved After Three Months of the Silvertown Tunnel?
EAST LONDON, JUL 23 – Transport for London reports weekday traffic at Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels fell 5.6%, with morning peak speeds tripling and journey times cut by 70%.
- On June 21, City Hall released TfL figures confirming initial impact positive, calling it `a huge success for the capital`, covering first 11 weeks to June 21.
- The £2.2 billion crossing opened on April 7, highlighting cost and location, while noting TfL claimed it aims to ease congestion and air pollution around Blackwall Tunnel.
- Meanwhile, City Hall reports speeds on the northbound A102 approach rose from 9 mph to 30 mph, and journey times decreased by 70 per cent, with over 20,000 daily trips up 160 per cent, according to TfL monitoring report.
- Total daily traffic volumes dropped by 5 per cent, while TfL reports fewer closures and notes continued Blackwall use.
- Transport for London will continue monitoring scheme impacts, while bus journeys stay free until April 2026 and toll income covers costs.
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