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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Free London buses announced for first year of Silvertown Tunnel opening

After a decade of plans, London’s newest Thames crossing is due to open in April – and with it comes new bus routes free for passengers for a year.

The 1.4km Silvertown Tunnel, which will connect east London to the Greenwich Peninsula, has been in the works since 2012 and is expected to open on 7 April 2025, Transport for London (TfL) has revealed.

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