Waterworks E B On Slip Road Delay & Traffic Disruption Camera

Camera Location & Hazard Overview

This camera covers the eastbound on-slip near the Waterworks roundabout, on the North Circular's approach to Charlie Brown's roundabout, a significant merge point for traffic joining the orbital route from the surrounding Redbridge and Woodford street network. Regular users of this slip road have learned to judge the North Circular's mood well before actually joining the main carriageway itself. Regular users of this slip road treat it as a familiar, reliable checkpoint before committing to the wider North Circular corridor.

Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends

Local vehicles joining the North Circular build traffic here steadily, with the slip road itself generally flowing well unless the main carriageway ahead is already congested, in which case merging traffic can back up onto this exact stretch fairly quickly during the sharpest parts of the working day. Fog and low winter light slow merging traffic here more than most, given the limited visibility where this slip road joins the North Circular, and reduced visibility on this merge is a recognised contributing factor in road traffic accident claims.

Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement

ANPR covers this slip road closely given its role as a merge point onto the North Circular, with average speed monitoring continuing onto the main carriageway as part of the wider Waterworks and Charlie Brown's junction system. Standard Red Route restrictions apply along the slip road, with additional signage managing the merge onto the North Circular itself.

Road Closures & Alternative Routes

If this slip road is backed up, waiting for a clearer gap rather than forcing an early merge is generally safer and, over a longer journey, rarely costs much time. Regular users of this slip road generally know within a glance whether waiting for a clearer gap is worth the extra minute. Waiting for a clearer gap rather than forcing an early merge is generally safer here and, over a longer journey, rarely costs much time.

Driver Safety & Local Tips

This slip road is a useful early check before committing to the North Circular here — if it's already slow on-ramp, the main carriageway towards Charlie Brown's roundabout is likely congested too.

ULEZ & Emissions

Redbridge 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 A12 and A406 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 Waterworks E/B On-Slip 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