Lower Thames Crossing

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Drivers to pay more to use Dartford Crossing | Government says current Dart Charge unsustainable

Drivers of all vehicle types will have to pay more to use the Dartford Crossing from September 1.

Dartford Crossing 17 Jun

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Funding announced to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing

The Treasury has announced £590 million to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing as part of a £1 billion package to repair bridges, roads and tunnels.

Lower Thames Crossing 16 Jun

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Planning granted for ‘most significant road project in a generation’

The new 14-mile A-road will link the A2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex through the longest road tunnel in the UK.

National Highways 25 Mar

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Government gives Lower Thames Crossing green light

The Chancellor has finally given the go-ahead to the Lower Thames Crossing in a major speech on economic growth.

Lower Thames Crossing 29 Jan

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DfT criticised for delaying Lower Thames Crossing decision

The Government has delayed making a decision on whether to go ahead with the Lower Thames Crossing until next year.

Department for Transport 11 Oct

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Inflation forces DfT to delay major road projects and HS2

The Government has announced delays to some major road building projects, including the Lower Thames Crossing, in an effort to control costs.

Department for Transport 10 Mar

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Lower Thames Crossing consultation closes with record response

More than 26,000 people have had their say on proposals for a major new road to link Kent, Thurrock and Essex as the ten-week consultation concluded on Thursday (December 20).

24 Dec

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