About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
High above the marshland on Havering's eastern edge, the A13 crosses the Wennington Viaduct, and this camera covers the eastbound carriageway at that exact point. It's a key indicator for drivers heading towards the Dartford Crossing and the M25, since this elevated section can be genuinely exposed to crosswinds sweeping in off the marshes, something that affects traffic flow here far more than on most other stretches of road nearby, particularly during autumn and winter storms.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Eastbound traffic typically builds during the evening rush as commuters and freight head out of London towards the Dartford Crossing, with volumes swelling further still around the Wennington and Aveley junctions a little further along the carriageway. The build-up here tends to start slightly earlier than on more central sections of the A13, simply because there are fewer intermediate junctions to absorb the pressure before it reaches this viaduct.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
This elevated stretch carries a 50mph limit enforced by average speed cameras, and additional monitoring exists for high-sided vehicles during periods of strong wind, when temporary restrictions can genuinely be imposed at short notice given the exposed nature of the crossing itself, sometimes with very little advance warning for drivers already on this stretch of road.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
There's no practical local diversion around the viaduct itself; if the A13 is closed here, traffic is typically rerouted via the A1306 or further back towards the M25, a detour that adds significant time to almost any journey through this part of Havering and is best planned for well in advance rather than discovered mid-journey when options are already limited — and if high winds do force a breakdown or a spin on the exposed carriageway, emergency car breakdown recovery response times out here can be genuinely slower than in central London.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
This viaduct can be affected by high winds given its exposed position over the marshes — if you drive a high-sided vehicle, always check for any wind-related restrictions before setting off in poor weather, since closures here can happen with relatively little warning once conditions deteriorate.
ULEZ & Emissions
The London Borough of Havering operates entirely within the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), active 24/7. Non-compliant vehicles face a £12.50 daily charge. No Congestion Charge applies in this borough. Check your vehicle compliance at tfl.gov.uk.
Parking near Wennington Viaduct E, East London
There's no realistic on-street parking anywhere near the Wennington Viaduct itself, given its elevated position over open marshland with no safe verges or side roads directly beneath it — this genuinely isn't a stretch where anyone should be looking to stop. If you're heading towards Rainham Marshes or the surrounding villages, continue to the reserve's own car park or into Rainham itself rather than attempting anything near this exposed section of the A13. Havering's parking information for the wider Rainham area sits at havering.gov.uk/parking-2, though it has little direct practical relevance to this specific elevated stretch of the A13 itself.
If on-street parking is hard to find, apps like JustPark and YourParkingSpace let you pre-book a private driveway or car park nearby — typically from around £2–£6 per hour or £10–£25 per day depending on how central the location is.
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