Blackwall Tunnel going North - when best to avoid?

Blackwall Tunnel going North - when best to avoid?

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Greenwich Ross

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1,219 posts

179 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Afternoon all,

Just a quick one. I need to use this filthy pipe next Friday morning. Is it better to hit it early doors or post-rush hour? If so, how early/late would you suggest?

Pistonheads - (avoiding) traffic matters.

Vixpy1

42,656 posts

270 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Swim, its quicker

randlemarcus

13,585 posts

237 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Its broken by 0630, in my experience. Used to be OK 1030 - 1100 ish, but no guarantees.

Black Sport 160

1,575 posts

225 months

Tuesday 17th August 2010
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Friday on average is marginally the quietest of the morning rush hours.

School holidays too, which works in your favour.

0630-0930 is still likely to very busy, though.

Greenwich Ross

Original Poster:

1,219 posts

179 months

Wednesday 18th August 2010
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Cheers! Looks like I'll be sleeping in then thumbup

Gizmo!

18,150 posts

215 months

Wednesday 1st September 2010
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In my experience the rush hour starts around 5am and continues until 2am. Roadworks are a factor on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and occaionally Monday.