The new Silvertown tunnel, linking North Greenwich with Canning Town and the Royal Docks, opened for motorists today, introducing tolls for the first time at the nearby Blackwall tunnel as well. Tolls are set at £4 during peak hours and £1.50 off-peak. Mayor Sadiq Khan sees the tunnel as a means to alleviate congestion but faces protests for dedicating the tunnel to active travel. Traffic impact from the tolls will take time to assess, especially given lower vehicle numbers from school holidays.
The opening of the mile-long twin-bore Silvertown tunnel marks the first road crossing under the Thames in 58 years, intended to ease congestion.
Motorists can expect to pay tolls for the first time at Blackwall and Silvertown, with peak rates aiming to manage traffic during busy hours.
Mayor Sadiq Khan supported the tunnel's construction as a transformative project, yet protests highlighted calls for prioritizing active travel options over car traffic.
Traffic patterns and how tolls will influence driver behavior at both tunnels may take up to two weeks to fully assess.
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