The opening on 7 April means drivers using Silvertown Tunnel or Blackwall Tunnel will be charged. The petition states the tolls at both tunnels "threaten to disrupt ordinary people's way of life".

Another part-closure of the Blackwall Tunnel has been announced by Transport for London (TfL). The southbound route will be closed from 23:00 GMT on Saturday until 05:00 on Monday to allow for ...