London travel news LIVE: Rotherhithe Tunnel closed due to ‘technical problems’ causing Blackwall Tunnel delays

Motorists are facing long delays crossing the Thames caused by the sudden closure of the Rotherhithe Tunnel due to “technical problems”.

Traffic monitor Inrix.com says the tunnel is shut in both directions with “no estimate for reopening”.

The closure is causing congestion to the A13 through Shadwell and Whitechapel, and Jamaica Road towards central London through Bermondsey.

It appears to be having a knock-on effect with delays being reported on the approaches to the Blackwall Tunnel.

Follow latest updates below…

West Ham station shut due to fire alert

10:50 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

West Ham DLR Station has been shut while TfL responds to a fire alert.

There is currently a good service operating on all Underground lines, as well as the DLR and Overground.

Blackwall Tunnel extra busy amid Rotherhithe closure

10:37 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

The Blackwall Tunnel appears to be congested this morning, as increased traffic is forced to use the river crossing while Rotherhithe Tunnel is closed.

Traffic monitoring system Inrix says traffic is tailing back on both sides of the river.

Rotherhithe Tunnel shut due to ‘technical issues’

10:30 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Good morning, and welcome to our live blog.

The A101 Rotherhithe Tunnel is currently closed in both directions due to “technical problems”.

There are delays tailing back on the approach to the tunnel in each direction, according to traffic monitoring website Inrix.

On the north side of the river, congestion is tailing back to the A13 through Shadwell and Whitechapel, while on the south side it is tailing back to Jamaica Road into town through Bermondsey.

No estimate for a reopening has yet been given.