A BROKEN down lorry has forced the Blackwall Tunnel to close sparking traffic chaos for motorists on their way to London this morning.
Drivers face delays at the northbound entrance to the tunnel with queues stretching back as far as Sun-in-the-Sands.
The roadway was shut for more than half an hour this morning up until 5.45am but all lanes have now re opened but southbound traffic is reportedly flowing well.
The tunnel links Tower Hamlets with Greenwich by going underneath the River Thames.
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Transport for London announced the northbound tunnel had been closed due to a broken down Lorry.
A spokesman said: "Blackwall Tunnel is CLOSED northbound due to a broken down HGV. Traffic is already building. Expect delays."
Twitter user Chris Crawley tweeted: "Lorry broken down in #blackwalltunnel #closedGood start to a Friday at 5.30."
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