Blackwall7 Dec 2024Calls made to scrap Blackwall and Silvertown tollsThe petition states the tolls at both tunnels "threaten to disrupt ordinary people's way of life".7 Dec 2024England15 Nov 2024Blackwall Tunnel weekend part-closure announcedA part-closure of the Blackwall Tunnel is taking place between 15 and 18 November.15 Nov 2024England21 Sep 2024Further Blackwall Tunnel closures announcedThree further part-closures of the Blackwall Tunnel, including on Sunday, have been announced.21 Sep 202427 Aug 2024Tower block blaze caused by smoking - fire brigadeLondon Fire Brigade issues a warning after the fire on the 25th floor of a 45-storey block.27 Aug 2024London26 Aug 2024Firefighters tackle Blackwall tower block blazeVideos showed thick black smoke billowing out of a 45-storey tower block in east London.26 Aug 2024London19 Jul 2024Blackwall Tunnel closed for weekend roadworks The southbound route is closed for work on a new road layout, Transport for London says.19 Jul 2024London10 Jul 2024Toll consultation for Blackwall and Silvertown tunnelsDrivers will have to pay for using either of the tunnels from spring next year.10 Jul 2024London8 Jul 2024More weekend closures for Blackwall Tunnel worksThe southbound route is set to close so work can continue on the £2.2bn Silvertown Tunnel. 8 Jul 2024London24 Jun 2024Overnight closures for Blackwall Tunnel southboundThe southbound route will shut for three nights this week as work continues on the Silvertown Tunnel.24 Jun 2024