Track Newham Way Forty Acre Lane Car Accidents & Heavy Congestion

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

Newham Way meets Forty Acre Lane in the East Ham area, on a significant stretch of the A13 that carries heavy commuter and freight traffic between central London and the Essex approach roads, close to East Ham's residential heart. Long-term East Ham residents treat this stretch as a familiar, if consistently busy, part of the borough's main arterial network. East Ham commuters know this stretch well, even though it rarely offers an entirely easy run through the borough's main artery.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

Both peaks bring dense traffic to this stretch, with the dual carriageway generally flowing well once clear of the Forty Acre Lane junction, though merging local traffic creates a genuine pinch point during the sharpest parts of the morning and evening commute, easing considerably by mid-morning most weekdays. Fog and low winter light slow this stretch more than most, given the limited visibility where Forty Acre Lane joins the main carriageway, and reduced visibility here is a recognised contributing factor in road traffic accident claims during winter mornings.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

This stretch of the A13 carries continuous average speed camera coverage, reflecting its status as a major arterial route. ANPR at the Forty Acre Lane junction manages the safety of local East Ham traffic merging with faster dual carriageway flow.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

East Ham traffic that doesn't need the A13 itself can use the surrounding residential streets for short journeys, though through-traffic has few realistic alternatives besides timing travel outside the standard peaks. East Ham commuters who use this junction daily can usually judge quickly whether the A13 is worth joining right then. Most drivers who use this junction regularly develop a clear sense of exactly which lane clears fastest at different times of day.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

This junction rewards a little patience — merging traffic here causes more delay than the road's actual capacity would suggest, so allowing an extra minute at the junction itself usually beats trying to force a gap.

ULEZ & Emissions

Newham has sat inside the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone since it went London-wide in August 2023, with the £12.50 daily charge running 24/7 across the whole borough including the A13, A406 and Barking Road corridors. Check your specific vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before travelling.

• 1Check this JamCam before joining the road in London — knowing the queue length before you arrive lets you choose an alternative route
• 2Peak congestion near NEWHAM WAY - FORTY ACRE LANE is weekdays 07:30–09:30 and 16:30–19:00 — travelling outside these windows typically cuts journey times by 20–40%
• 3All vehicles in this area must comply with the ULEZ — check your vehicle at tfl.gov.uk/ulez before driving. Non-compliant vehicles pay £12.50 per day even outside peak hours
• 4View the JamCams map to see live conditions across the wider London road network and identify the clearest approach route
• 5Check TfL Road Disruptions for live incidents in this area
• 6Consider public transport if the JamCam shows heavy congestion