to fruition. Following the cancellation of the Thames Gateway Bridge in 2008, a new crossing from the Greenwich Peninsula to Silvertown—the Silvertown Tunnel—was proposed by TfL. Following a public inquiry, the government approved the proposal in May 2018, and the contract to build the tunnel was awarded in November 2019. Construction began in March 2021. When completed, the Silvertown Tunnel will have two tunnels, one for each direction—with a dedicated HGV and bus lane. This will allow a substantial increase in cross-river traffic and bus services, as the new tunnel will be able to be used by double decker buses. Following completion of the new crossing in around 2025, both the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels will be tolled. See also List of crossings of the River Thames Tunnels underneath the River Thames References Coordinates External links Video of the Tunnel (Chris' British Road Directory) Tunnels underneath the River Thames Tunnels in London Transport in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Transport in the Royal Borough of Greenwich Terry Farrell buildings Road tunnels in England Grade II listed buildings in the Royal Borough of Greenwich Grade II listed tunnels Tunnels completed in 1897 Tunnels completed in 1967 1897 establishments in England