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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Ross Lydall

Drivers face disruptions as key Silvertown Tunnel works begin

Drivers on Monday suffered rush hour misery as months-long road restrictions began near a key Thames crossing caused by the construction of the Silvertown tunnel.

The southbound Blackwall tunnel was closed twice due to crashes, leading to long tail-backs and adding to pressure being caused by new lane closures.

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