Blackwall Tunnel
tunnel, London, United Kingdom
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The Blackwall Tunnel is a road tunnel in London, United Kingdom, that passes under the River Thames. It connects the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on the north bank with the Royal Borough of Greenwich on the south bank. The tunnel was opened in 1897 and has since undergone expansions and upgrades to accommodate modern traffic. It is a vital part of London's transport infrastructure, facilitating movement between the east and south of the city. The tunnel is approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) long.12
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