Greenwich foot tunnel, Pedestrian tunnel under River Thames in East London, England
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel stretches 370.9 meters beneath the River Thames, connecting Greenwich on the south bank with Millwall on the north bank.
Engineer Alexander Binnie designed the tunnel for London County Council in 1899, completing construction in 1902 to replace an unreliable ferry service.
The tunnel serves 4,000 daily users, forming part of the Thames Path and National Cycle Route 1, linking communities on both sides of the river.
Access points feature glass domes with spiral staircases and lifts, while the tunnel interior contains white glazed tiles and remains open throughout the day.
During World War II, the northern section sustained bomb damage, leading to reinforcement with an additional steel and concrete inner lining.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Inception: 1899
Architects: Alexander Binnie
Official opening: 1902
Length: 370.9 m
GPS coordinates: 51.48330,-0.01020
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:21
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