A new toll on the Blackwall Tunnel in London is set to cost drivers up to £40 per day, raising concerns about the financial burden on motorists. The charges, implemented to offset the construction costs of the Silvertown Tunnel, will vary depending on vehicle type and time of day. Conservative MP Louie French has criticized the toll, warning that drivers who also fall under the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and Congestion Charge zones could face significant daily costs. He has launched a petition calling for the toll to be scrapped.
Millions of drivers using the Blackwall Tunnel could face daily charges of up to £40, according to a London MP. Motorists using the route between east London and the Greenwich Peninsula will have to pay at least £1.50 to cross. The new Blackwall Tunnel toll, implemented in part to offset the cost of the new Silvertown Tunnel , will see a lower charge of £1.50 for those using Transport for London ’s Auto Pay system during off-peak hours. Peak hours will cost £4 for cars and small vans, £6.
50 for large vans, £2.50 for motorcycles and £10 for HGVs. These charges will be in effect seven days a week from 6am to 10pm, and those who fail to pay the correct fee face a £180 fine. TfL advises motorists to sign up to the Auto Pay system to save money, as those who don't will have to pay the off-peak charge at all times.However, Conservative MP Louie French has warned that some motorists could end up paying up to £35 or £40 per day. He explained that vehicles not compliant with the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) requirements could face the £12.50 ULEZ charge alongside the tunnel toll and the £15 Congestion Charge if they drive through central London. French, who represents Old Bexley and Sidcup, has launched a petition calling on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to scrap the toll from the Blackwall Tunnel. He argues that the Blackwall Toll, coupled with the existing ULEZ charge, will create a significant financial burden for motorists, particularly those who work in central London. For example, he cites large van drivers from South East London who could end up paying over £40 per day to work in Central London from 2025, even before factoring in fuel or parking costs. Despite TfL's assertion that the new charge is designed to 'effectively manage traffic' and help cover the construction costs of the nearby Silvertown Tunnel, French believes it is 'only a matter of time' before TfL seeks to introduce tolls for other crossings, such as the Rotherhithe Crossing.
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