Blackwall Tunnel
Blackwall Tunnel is a road tunnel in UK.
- Type: Road
- Country: UK
- Length: 1.4 km
- Opened: 1897
Overview
Victorian bore under the Thames in East London, its tight bends carved to dodge sewers and ship wrecks. The 1897 northbound bore still forces size limits, the 1967 bore carries southbound traffic. One of the most congested spots in London.
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