"Before the Silvertown Tunnel opened, east London residents and businesses faced chronic congestion in the area. The new tunnel has reduced journey times by more than 10% during peak periods."
"Sheila Keeble noted that the tunnel fees have pushed traffic towards toll-free crossings, leading to overloading at the Woolwich Ferry and other routes."
"While Greenwich still sees congestion, the Silvertown Tunnel has stopped the enormous traffic jams that used to plague the Blackwall Tunnel, making it a net positive."
The Silvertown Tunnel, opened a year ago, has alleviated chronic congestion and improved journey times for drivers, particularly benefiting the Blackwall Tunnel. Prior to its opening, the Blackwall Tunnel experienced frequent closures due to stuck heavy goods vehicles. However, some residents argue that the tunnel has displaced congestion to other routes, leading to increased traffic at toll-free crossings. Despite these concerns, the tunnel is seen as a net positive for reducing traffic jams and promoting public transport use in east London.
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