Harris confirms LTC DCO submission
The CEO of National Highways has announced that a new Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing has been submitted. Speaking at the major Highways UK event at Birmingham’s NEC, Nick Harris (pictured) told delegates in the keynote session that the scheme, which has been delayed over planning matters, is incredibly important for connectivity […]
MP calls for urgent review of proposed Lower Thames Crossing
The Thames Crossing Action Group (TCAG) have publicly thanked Stephen Metcalfe, MP (Basildon South and East Thurrock) for his prompt action in meeting with the new Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP to discuss the highly controversial proposed Lower Thames Crossing. The action group have shared on their website that Mr Metcalfe gave […]
National Highways plans LTC Carbon Academy to “futureproof” skills
National Highways has announced a digital Carbon Academy as part of a new strategy to give local people and businesses work and training on the Lower Thames Crossing, which it says “will leave a legacy of green skills helping the region become a world-leader in low-carbon construction”. It says the Lower Thames Crossing will provide […]
National Highways releases Dartford Crossing congestion video explanation
National Highways has released a new animation showing what it calls the unprecedented levels of traffic that use the Dartford Crossing every Friday, as part of an explanation for the need for the new Lower Thames Crossing. It says, despite one of the largest traffic teams in the country working around the clock to keep […]
Local Kent Council remains “steadfastly” opposed to Lower Thames Crossing
Gravesham Borough Council in northern Kent has reiterated its opposition in principal to a Lower Thames Crossing to the east of Gravesend and called for greater clarity on the expected cumulative impact of the incremental changes to the proposals over the years. In its response to National Highways’ Design Refinement Consultation, the sixth consultation into […]
One million trees to be planted as part of Lower Thames Crossing project
National Highways plans to create two parks and a community woodland as part of the Lower Thames Crossing project, planting more than one million trees. This is part of plans to limit the £8.2bn project’s impact on the environment, reports the BBC. National Highways said it would work to create “green corridors” for wildlife to […]
Council questions Lower Thames Crossing plans
Thurrock Council at the northern side of the Lower Thames Crossing between Essex and Kent is questioning the scheme’s viability, saying it has “significant concerns”. The Thurrock Gazette reports that Council Leader Rob Gledhill has written to Simon Clarke, Chief Secretary to the Treasury saying it has “significant concerns” about the scheme, commenting, “The Council […]
National Highways releases new images of Lower Thames Crossing as local refinement consultation begins
National Highways has released new images of the Lower Thames Crossing as a further consultation gets underway on some proposed changes to the project. The five-week local refinement consultation opens today (Thursday 12 May) and runs until 23.59 on Monday 20 June 2022. It gives the public the opportunity to have its say on some […]
National Highways takes next step in search for partner to build Lower Thames Crossing
National Highways has invited shortlisted bidders to participate in dialogue for the £2.3 billion contract to build the tunnel and approach roads for the Lower Thames Crossing. The proposed Lower Thames Crossing includes the tunnel and 23kms of new road that would almost double road capacity across the River Thames east of London. The reliable […]
Essex MP urges Lower Thames Crossing rethink
The MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock in south Essex, has called for the Lower Thames Crossing to be reviewed by Ministers. The Lower Thames Crossing route was finalised in 2017 but Stephen Metcalfe MP says there is “a strong concern” that the proposed route will not do what it primarily set out to […]