Hydrogen powered construction a step closer after successful Lower Thames Crossing trial
The Lower Thames Crossing project’s plan to replace diesel with hydrogen in its heavy construction machinery, and help accelerate Britian’s transition to clean power, has moved a step closer following the successful conclusion of its first hydrogen trial in partnership with Gallagher Group, JCB and hydrogen supplier Ryze Power. The trial was hosted at the family-run […]
National Highways to share information about Lower Thames Crossing work
National Highways are planning a series of public meetings across Thurrock to talk about the work they will be undertaking in advance of construction of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. The project involvesd a major new road being created through the heart of Thurrock linking Kent and Essex via a new tunell to be built […]
Lower Thames Crossing included in “Big Spending Projects Gone Wrong” report
A new report by the Tax Payers’ Alliance has explored why major government projects are often over budget and delivered late. The Lower Thames Crossing is one of the four ongoing major projects examined in the report which are “experiencing overruns which will illustrate the substantial costs and delays caused by flawed forecasting.” “Proposals for […]
Skanska commences procurement process for Lower Thames Crossing project
Skanska is procuring for a range of subcontractors under its contract for the Kent Roads section of the Lower Thames Crossing. The Kent Roads contract is one of the three main works packages on the £9bn major road project, which will see a new 4.2km tunnel under the Thames and roughly 20km of new supporting […]
Lower Thames Crossing: What happens next?
Last week’s decision to give the go-ahead to the Lower Thames Crossing gave National Highways the legal powers to build and operate the new road, and the organisation is now working with the government to secure funding. The type of finance chosen by government, and when the funds become available, will decide when the main […]
Transport Action Network says LTC private finance idea “makes a weak economic case even weaker”
The sustainable transport lobby group Transport Action Network has written to the Planning Inspectorate setting out its objections to the decision to consider private finance to fund the Lower Thames Crossing. A Development Consent Order for the project was approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander earlier in the week. But in […]
Lower Thames Crossing partners hail pivotal decision on road to growth
Cascade, the Technical Partner on the Lower Thames Crossing and who supported development of the Development Consent Order, have issued a statement regarding the Government’s decision earlier this week. “We are delighted that the Lower Thames Crossing has received planning permission from the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP on Tuesday 25 March. […]
Essex County Council issues statement on Lower Thames Crossing
After the Government announced that the Lower Thames Crossing project had been granted planning approval. Essex County Council issued a largely positive statement on the potential impacts of the £10 billion scheme. Councillor Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, said: “The Lower Thames Crossing project is […]
Industry responds to Lower Thames Crossing decision
The highways industry has responded to yesterday’s announcement by the government that the Lower Thames Crossing had been given the go-ahead. Colette Carroll, Managing Director – Transportation, AtkinsRéalis UK & Ireland, said: “This is a welcome decision to progress a vital infrastructure programme that will improve connectivity and deliver significant benefits to businesses across the […]
National Infrastructure Commission approves Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order
The government has announced that a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing project has been approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP. Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, said: “Improving connectivity is vital to the government’s mission of sustainable, long term economic growth. This green light […]