Wednesday 21 July 2021

Vent / Drawdock Road

Ventilation shaft outlet for the northbound route of the Blackwall Tunnel. Built in the MCM style in the 1960s using reinforced concrete and brick infill, it provides additional ventilation for the 1897 tunnel. An upgrade c.2005 lets the roof open up like petals for smoke extraction in the event of vehicle fire in the tunnel. Drawdock Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London.