There is heavy traffic in the area as well as road closures.
On the map below, the heavy traffic is represented by thick red shading, while the closure is charcterised by the dotted red lines, by the pin.
Drivers have been advised to avoid the area due to traffic density.
There is congestion to before Goresbrook Interchange.
The eastbound part of the remains open but is heavy back to before Beckton Roundabout as onlookers slow to view, according to traffic website Inrix.
The area is subject to heavy traffic and road closures(Image: Google)