First new road crossing east of Tower Bridge since 1991 opens on Monday
Silvertown Tunnel will connect Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula, running under the River Thames.
The first new road crossing east of London’s Tower Bridge in 33 years opens on Monday.
Silvertown Tunnel will connect Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula, running under the River Thames.
It is hoped the new 1.4km (0.9-mile) crossing will reduce the severe congestion around the nearby Blackwall Tunnel.
But climate activists have expressed concern about the impact on traffic and air pollution.
The Blackwall Tunnel has been free to use since opening more than a century ago, but charges will apply for both the Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnels between 6am and 10pm from Monday.
Car drivers will be charged up to £4 per journey, with discounts for automatic payments and travelling at off-peak times.
