Live Traffic CameraA12 Blackwall Tunnel Nthern App/Gillender St

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A12 Blackwall Tunnel Nthern App/Gillender St — Stratford and Leyton. Live feed via TfL, refreshed every 5 min.

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Possible Rush Hour

Typical busy periods

Weekdays 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:00

Live conditions

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About This Camera

The TfL JamCam at A12 Blackwall Tunnel Nthern App/Gillender St monitors the junction at this point in Stratford and Leyton, covering the A12 (Eastern Avenue / Colchester Road). London's road network handles millions of vehicle movements daily, and junctions on key arterials like this one are where that demand becomes most visible. the principal route from the City to Essex and East Anglia, carrying heavy commuter and freight traffic through Hackney, Wanstead and Romford This location is outside the Congestion Charge Zone — no CC charge applies here. The ULEZ boundary covers all Greater London boroughs — check tfl.gov.uk for vehicle compliance.

Journey Planning Tips

  • Check both the Northern and Southern Approach cameras before travelling — a queue at one end often signals a blockage inside the tunnel
  • Tunnel traffic is typically lightest between 10:00 and 15:00 on weekdays — if your journey is flexible, travelling in this window can save 15–30 minutes compared with peak hours
  • All vehicles in this area must comply with the ULEZ — check your vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before driving. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day even outside peak hours
  • On Tube or rail strike days, check the Woolwich Ferry or Rotherhithe Tunnel as alternatives — Blackwall Tunnel queues during strike days can exceed 45 minutes
  • Check TfL Road Disruptions for live incidents in this area
  • Consider public transport if the JamCam shows heavy congestion

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