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The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed road crossing of the Thames estuary downstream of the Dartford Crossing that links the counties of Kent and Essex, and its proposed approaches. If built it would pass through the districts of Thurrock and Gravesham , supplementing the Dartford route.
The Lower Thames Crossing project will include 1,000 acres of woodland creation, but has faced criticism from conservationists. The Lower Thames Crossing project will include 1,000 acres of ...
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The Grain to Tilbury cable tunnel is a utility tunnel proposed by National Grid to replace the Thames Cable Tunnel, which is reaching the end of its service life. [9] The Lower Thames Crossing is an awaiting-planning-consent road tunnel close to the Thames Cable Tunnel that may open in 2028. [10]
The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed tunnel to the east between Shorne, Kent and South Ockendon, Essex. [23] [24] Thurrock Council suggest that this crossing will be essential for managing congestion. [25] A public consultation on the scheme ended in March 2016, with the route announced in April 2017.
In 2009, the Department for Transport published options for a new Lower Thames Crossing to add capacity to the Dartford Crossing, or create a new road and crossing linking to the M2 and M20 motorways. [105] Plans for that stalled, and were cancelled in 2013 by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, being replaced by a proposed Gallions Reach Crossing.
The Thames Crossing Action Group, who represent those opposed to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing have voiced concerns over traffic issues that would be generated by the London Resort [78] Similar concerns have also been voiced about traffic and transport by Transport for London, Network Rail, and local Government leaders. [79]