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- Roads & Driving · East London
A13 Traffic Disruption After Weekend Crash
A crash on the A13 caused significant traffic disruption over the weekend, leading to lane blockages and slow conditions for drivers. The incident affected travel plans for many in East London.
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A13 Crash Causes Major Delays in East London
A crash on the A13 in East London has led to blocked lanes, causing significant queueing traffic and congestion. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternative routes.
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TfL extends Lodge Avenue flyover replacement to two‑and‑a‑half years, lanes stay open
Transport for London announced on 25 September that the replacement of the Lodge Avenue flyover on the A13 will now take roughly two and a half years, six months longer than originally forecast. Two traffic lanes each direction will remain open for most of the construction, while Dragados prepares detailed plans.
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Dagenham flyover replacement to take two-and-a-half years
The replacement of the Lodge Avenue flyover in Dagenham is now expected to take two-and-a-half years, six months longer than initially forecast. Transport for London (TfL) will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction for most of the construction period.
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A13 Lodge Avenue flyover replacement to bring safety upgrades
Transport for London plans to replace the A13 Lodge Avenue flyover in Dagenham due to its age and condition. The new structure will feature enhanced safety measures, though local businesses and residents anticipate disruption. Dragados has been appointed as the delivery partner.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Shut After Crash
The A13 was closed on 10 September 2026 due to a crash. The Lodge Avenue flyover was affected, causing significant disruption. The road has since reopened.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 lane closed after Barking warehouse fire disrupts traffic for fifth day
A lane on the A13 in Barking has been closed since 12 August 2026 after a fire at Maybells Commercial Estate. Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters attended the blaze, which was brought under control by 6.10 pm but left traffic delays in its wake.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA13 Ripple Road closed after lorry fire sends smoke across Barking
A lorry fire on the A13 Ripple Road in Barking forced the closure of both carriageways on 12 September 2024. Around 100 firefighters tackled thick smoke visible across East London, with diversions in place for hours. No injuries were reported, but delays affected bus routes.
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