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Rotherhithe Tunnel could close for nine months when Silvertown Tunnel opens, TfL says

The Rotherhithe Tunnel could close for nine months after the Silvertown Tunnel opens in 2025 to allow for essential repairs to take place. Transport for London  confirmed on Friday that it has looked in detail at closing the 115-year-old tunnel to enable vital maintenance, which it warned would require “significant investment”. The nearest alternative road […]

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Rotherhithe Tunnel could face year-long closure for £120m repair work, TfL warns

The Rotherhithe Tunnel could close for a year to carry out essential repairs, Transport for London has warned. More than 12 million vehicles use the 114-year-old tunnel between Rotherhithe and Limehouse every year, but it is in desperate need of essential maintenance. Repairing the tunnel is expected to cost £120 million if it closes for […]

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