Dangerous driving incidents have surged by a staggering 231 per cent on major bridges across London as traffic continues to be impacted by ongoing Blackwall Tunnel closures.

Today the Blackwall Tunnel was closed since 6.50am, causing heavy traffic in the area. Read our blog recap for more traffic and travel information.

Many drivers have also opposed the toll that is set to be applied to both the Silvertown tunnel and the existing Blackwall tunnel, which could cost them up to £8 a day for return journeys.

At present, drivers are not charged to use the Blackwall tunnel. The Silvertown tunnel toll is needed to repay its £2.2bn costs of its construction and operation. The Blackwall tunnel tolls ...