TfL announces Silvertown Tunnel to open 7 April

The 1.4kilometre tunnel in east London will link Newham on the north side of the Thames with the Greenwich Peninsula on the south. TfL says the Silvertown Tunnel will make journeys ‘faster and more reliable’, as well as reduce journey times by up to 20 minutes during peak periods.

Toll fee: amount and exemptions

As soon as the Silvertown Tunnel opens on 7 April it will be subject to a toll fee – and so will the Blackwall Tunnel.

During peak hours, which are 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound on weekdays, car and small van drivers will be charged £4 each way.

During off-peak hours, which are at other times and weekends, these drivers will be charged £1.50 each way.

At night, between 10pm and 6am, there will be no toll fee. Fees change slightly for different vehicles, and there are exemptions and discounts.

Find out everything you need to know about the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels’ new toll fees click here.