About This Camera
Camera Location & Hazard Overview
On the westbound side of the same crossing, this camera looks at the A13 as it traverses the Wennington Viaduct, giving drivers heading into London an early view of conditions before the road drops back down towards Rainham and the rest of Havering's industrial corridor. Together with its eastbound counterpart, it forms a genuinely useful pair for anyone checking both directions of this exposed stretch before setting off on a longer journey.
Traffic Pattern & Congestion Trends
Westbound traffic peaks during the morning rush as commuters and freight head into London from the Dartford Crossing and South Essex, often already fairly congested well before it reaches this viaduct given the volume feeding in from the Kent side of the crossing during the earlier part of the morning, particularly once the Dartford tunnel itself starts to back up.
Traffic Fines & Camera Enforcement
As with the eastbound carriageway, average speed cameras enforce the 50mph limit along this stretch, with additional signage for wind restrictions given the exposed, elevated nature of the crossing that leaves it more vulnerable to weather than most other sections of the A13, requiring drivers to stay alert to changing conditions. High winds forcing a sudden stop on this exposed viaduct occasionally lead to the sort of rear-end contact behind a genuine road traffic accident claim.
Road Closures & Alternative Routes
As with the eastbound side, there's no realistic local alternative to the viaduct itself; drivers needing to avoid it should plan an alternative route via the M25 well in advance rather than expecting a genuinely quick local diversion to appear once they're already committed to this stretch of elevated road above the marshes, where recovery vehicles can take longer to reach a breakdown.
Driver Safety & Local Tips
The Wennington Marshes and Ingrebourne Valley below the viaduct are a genuine haven for wildlife, and on a clear day it's worth glancing out over the marshland below — just not while you're the one actually driving across this exposed stretch of road at speed.
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 W, East London
As with the eastbound side, there's no viable parking option anywhere near this elevated stretch of the Wennington Viaduct — the road sits high above the marshes with no adjacent verges, side streets or safe stopping points. Anyone needing to park should continue on towards Rainham village or the RSPB reserve's dedicated car park rather than considering anything on this exposed section itself. This is purely a through-route rather than a destination, and Havering's parking enforcement teams treat any stopping here as a genuine safety issue rather than a routine parking matter given the road's design and the speed of traffic passing through. A vehicle that stalls on this exposed viaduct in high winds should call for roadside recovery promptly, since waiting here is genuinely more hazardous than on a standard stretch of road.
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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