Will the Lower Thames Crossing be built?
Construction of the Lower Thames Crossing is expected to commence in 2021 and scheduled for completion in 2027.
Will the Lower Thames Crossing be free?
Highways England’s planned £2 billion Lower Thames Crossing will have a free-flow charging system, similar to that of the nearby Dartford Crossing.
How long will it take to build the Lower Thames Crossing?
six years
Construction is expected to take six years. In April 2021, Highways England announced that they had split the construction of the road into three sections. Two contractors would build the roads north and south of the tunnel, at a cost of £1.3bn and £600m respectively.
How much will the Lower Thames Crossing cost?
The 22km route between Kent and Essex was initially estimated to cost £5.3bn. However, that cost was revised to the current £6.4bn to £8.2bn valuation after changes were made to the scheme in December 2020.
Where will the Lower Thames Crossing be built?
The tunnel crossing would be located to the east of Gravesend on the south side of the river, and to the west of East Tilbury on the north side. The tunnel would be made up of two 2.6 mile (4.3km) tunnels crossing beneath the river, one for southbound traffic, one for northbound traffic.
How long is the Lower Thames Crossing?
approximately 14.5 miles
The Lower Thames Crossing will have:
approximately 14.5 miles (23km) of new roads connecting the tunnel to the existing road network. three lanes in both directions with a maximum speed limit of 70mph. improvements to the M25, A2 and A13, where the Lower Thames Crossing connects to these roads.
Where is the Lower Thames Crossing going to be?
The Lower Thames Crossing will join the area of north Kent around Gravesend to the Tilbury and Ockendon areas of Essex, and the M25. The exact route is still being worked out — the current plans have already moved the tunnel entrance 600m further south than originally intended.
Who is building Lower Thames Crossing?
Bam Nuttall, Ferrovial Construction and Vinci Construction Grands Projets, Bouygues Murphy Joint Venture and Dragados-Hochtief Joint Venture are in the running to build the 16m-diameter tunnels, some of the largest in the world.
Where is the Lower Thames Crossing going to be built?
Why is the Lower Thames Crossing needed?
A new crossing is needed to reduce congestion at the existing Dartford crossing and unlock economic growth, supporting the development of new homes and jobs in the region.
What is the route of the Lower Thames Crossing?
The route would include: a bored tunnel crossing under the Thames east of Gravesend and Tilbury – ‘Location C’ a new road north of the river which will join the M25 between junctions 29 and 30. a new road south of the river which will join the A2 east of Gravesend.