At the end of July, Highways England published a comprehensive update on the plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing. Following last year’s public consultation on the LTC, it has been revealed that more than 80% of the 29,493 people who responded, supported the need for a new crossing.…
Read MoreThis month marks 55 years since the first Dartford tunnel opened for business. Since that day in November 1963, a second tunnel and bridge were built to transport the growing number of cars crossing the Thames. As the only crossing east of London, Dartford sees around 155,000 vehicle journeys every day.…
Read MoreEarlier this month, Highways England launched a 10-week consultation on the latest plans for the Lower Thames Crossing. The new crossing, which will be built between Gravesham in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, will boost road capacity by 90 percent and reduce traffic in Dartford by 22 percent. The new…
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This year will be an important year for the progress of the Lower Thames Crossing. Since the announcement last April that the crossing will be built east of Gravesend, work has begun to ensure it is designed and built in a way to enhance the area. The decision means that…
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