TfL to charge motorists 123 million to use Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels
Tolls will be introduced on both the Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels when the new Silvertown Tunnel opens in 2025.
The expected revenue for the first full financial year of the tunnels running is 123 million, which will be used to cover the costs of building and maintaining the tunnels and improve the transportation network. [ more ]
Silvertown Tunnel to connect two major London boroughs, the route explained
Silvertown Tunnel set to open in 2025 to alleviate congestion at Blackwall Tunnel.
The new tunnel aims to provide quicker journeys, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity between Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown district. [ more ]
TfL wants to change busy bus route in North Greenwich
TfL has proposed a change to the 188 bus route in North Greenwich that would restructure the route to serve Tunnel Avenue instead of Millennium Way.
The proposed change is in preparation for the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel, which will modify the local road layout and allow two-way traffic on Tunnel Avenue.
Route 188 aims to connect North Greenwich station and Greenwich town centre, with 24-hour links to central London every 10 minutes. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan 'is waging war on motorists to plug the 15 billion blackhole in TfL finances'
Sadiq Khan plans to charge motorists to drive through the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels, with the aim of raising at least £123 million per year.
The tolls will be introduced on both tunnels when the new Silvertown Tunnel opens in 2025.
Transport for London (TfL) will receive revenue from the tolls and penalty notices, which is expected to cover the annual costs of construction repayments and maintenance fees. [ more ]