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Crash Closes Northbound A102 Approach to Blackwall Tunnel

Bus diversions rolled out during investigations have left eastern London roads severely gridlocked.

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Overview

  • A collision at about 1:30 am on June 4 forced the northbound A102 between Sun In The Sands Roundabout and Woolwich Road Flyover to shut.
  • Only one southbound lane remains open past the crash site, compounding delays in both directions.
  • London bus routes 132 and SL4 are diverted via Stratheden Road, Westcombe Hill and Woolwich Road as part of the emergency traffic management.
  • Inrix reports queues stretching back through Kidbrooke to the Eltham Tunnel, with some drivers stuck for up to 45 minutes.
  • Metropolitan Police detectives are probing the cause of the crash and warn motorists to expect continued delays.