What is the postcode for Rotherhithe tunnel?

Area Information for Tunnel Road, Southwark, London, SE16 4JJ. Tunnel Road in Southwark is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Rotherhithe ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark.

What road is Rotherhithe Tunnel on?

Rotherhithe Tunnel

Is the Rotherhithe Tunnel closed?

The tunnel will close so that Transport for London (TfL) engineers can carry out “critical repairs” to the tunnel’s fire safety system. The closure will last from 10:00 on Monday 11 January and 05:00 on Saturday 16 January 2021. The tunnel will also close to people walking and cycling during this time.

Do you pay for Rotherhithe tunnel?

London road user charging From 2 December 2019, fines will no longer be limited to one per day. Drivers of prohibited vehicles could receive a fine for every journey they make through the tunnel. This is to keep the tunnel safe.

Is the Blackwall Tunnel open?

The northbound Blackwall tunnel will remain open throughout. TfL regularly maintains its tunnels to ensure that they are safe to use. Upgrades to the Blackwall Tunnel’s fire detection system are needed to ensure they work optimally in the event of a fire.

Can vans drive through Rotherhithe Tunnel?

Vehicles more than 2 metres (6’6″) high, 2 metres (6’6″) wide or goods vehicles weighing more than 2 tonnes (gross vehicle weight) are not safe to travel through the Rotherhithe Tunnel. Drivers that do not comply could be fined up to £130. (this includes ALL vans – even the small Berlingo size!)

Why is Rotherhithe Tunnel closed now?

According to Mr Powell, the systems within Rotherhithe Tunnel are in need of an “urgent upgrade” and are the reason for current restrictions on the tunnel, while Vauxhall Bridge requires further waterproofing work.

Is Blackwall Tunnel underwater?

Engineered by Alexander Binnie, the Blackwall Tunnel was built to provide a road link under the Thames between Greenwich and Poplar. When the tunnel opened fully in 1897 it was the longest underwater tunnel in the world, at 6200 feet.

What is the postcode for Rotherhithe Tunnel Ratcliffe?

Postcodes in Rotherhithe Tunnel. Rotherhithe Tunnel is located in the SE16 postcode (geo coordinates 51.50653, -0.04809). Address: Rotherhithe Tunnel, Globe Town, Ratcliffe, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London, SE16 4LE.

Where is the Rotherhithe Tunnel in East London?

Rotherhithe Tunnel. The Rotherhithe Tunnel is a road tunnel under the River Thames in East London, connecting Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets north of the river to Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark south of the river, designated the A101.

What are the restrictions on using the Rotherhithe Tunnel?

Goods vehicles can’t use Rotherhithe Tunnel if they have a gross vehicle weight of more than 2 tonnes. Gross vehicle weight is the maximum weight that the vehicle is legally permitted to be loaded to. It is also called the Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) or permissible maximum weight.

How much did it cost to build Rotherhithe Tunnel?

The new blocks had more modern facilities but the rents charged were significantly higher than they had been paying and many soon moved out of the area. The work took place between 1904 and 1908, executed by resident engineer Edward H. Tabor and contractors Price and Reeves, at a cost of about £1 million (equivalent to around £109 million in 2019).