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Boris approves third Blackwall tunnel and new ferry in Thamesmead
I'd like to see three pairs of tunnels linking the midpoint of Plough
Way to the midpoint of Eastferry Road, then to Millennium Way / Bugsbys Way, then to West Silvertown. It would greatly improve road access to City Airport, and little or no demolition would be required. It would end all traffic problems in the area, and would funnel little traffic onto unsuitable roads except when the existing tunnels are shut. |
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It is true that a few vehicles queue to board the Woolwich Ferry rather than proceed towards the Blackwall Tunnel. They fall into two main groups. First, during the morning rush hour the northbound queue at the tunnel is far worse than it used to be thanks to TfL's twin sabotage: abandoning the "tidal flow" arrangement through the Tunnel and installing those entirely unnecessary traffic lights just after the Tunnel at Zetland Street. Because of this queue, it can be quicker to wait for the Woolwich Ferry. Second, hazardous cargo is not allowed through the Tunnel so lorries with hazardous goods have to find an alternative route. It is significant that most vehicles using the ferry are lorries and 12 metre trailers. Last edited by Robin9 : January 21st 13 at 11:31 AM Reason: typo |
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Lower Road? The danger of your proposal is that it would be a good idea . . . and everyone would use the new route! Mind you, of course, if it's a good idea, TfL will reject it. |
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