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29/01/2020
New Look At Britain's Longest Road Tunnel
A set of exclusive images have been released unveiling an updated look at Britain's longest road tunnel.
Plans for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, which will connect Kent, Essex and Thurrock, were shaped thanks to 29,000 responses received during the last consultation held in 2018, as well as new technical information following surveys and ground investigations.
Some of the changes include extending the southern tunnel entrance (in Gravesend) 350 metres south to move the road away from properties in Chalk; providing direct access between Gravesend and the A2/M2 eastbound, and a redesigned Gravesend East junction and link roads to reduce congestion; and removing one lane southbound between the M25 and A13 junction to reduce the amount of land required.
The 14.3-mile 70mph road will almost double road capacity across the River Thames east of London, connecting communities, reducing delays and providing more reliable journeys.
The new images detailing the road were unveiled to mark the beginning of the next phase of public consultation.
Consultation will run for eight weeks until 25 March.
A host of events are being held in Kent, Essex and Thurrock for the public to give their opinion on the proposal. Views can also be submitted via an online survey through the Lower Thames Crossing website, sending a form via Freepost, or sending an email.
Chris Taylor, Director of Highways England’s Complex Infrastructure Programme, said: "The Lower Thames Crossing is Highways England's most ambitious project in 30 years, designed to improve journeys across the southeast and open up new connections and opportunities for people and businesses.
"Getting the views of the local community and businesses is crucial to designing a project that will offer the best value, maximise the benefits for all, while reducing the impact on local communities and the environment. This consultation is a chance for people to review and comment on a number of changes made since our last consultation in 2018, and to help shape this once-in-a-generation project."
Once the consultation closes in March, Highways England will analyse the new responses ahead of finalising its plans to seek planning consent for the project, through submitting a Development Consent Order (DCO).
(CM/MH)
Plans for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, which will connect Kent, Essex and Thurrock, were shaped thanks to 29,000 responses received during the last consultation held in 2018, as well as new technical information following surveys and ground investigations.
Some of the changes include extending the southern tunnel entrance (in Gravesend) 350 metres south to move the road away from properties in Chalk; providing direct access between Gravesend and the A2/M2 eastbound, and a redesigned Gravesend East junction and link roads to reduce congestion; and removing one lane southbound between the M25 and A13 junction to reduce the amount of land required.
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The 14.3-mile 70mph road will almost double road capacity across the River Thames east of London, connecting communities, reducing delays and providing more reliable journeys.
The new images detailing the road were unveiled to mark the beginning of the next phase of public consultation.
Consultation will run for eight weeks until 25 March.
A host of events are being held in Kent, Essex and Thurrock for the public to give their opinion on the proposal. Views can also be submitted via an online survey through the Lower Thames Crossing website, sending a form via Freepost, or sending an email.
Chris Taylor, Director of Highways England’s Complex Infrastructure Programme, said: "The Lower Thames Crossing is Highways England's most ambitious project in 30 years, designed to improve journeys across the southeast and open up new connections and opportunities for people and businesses.
"Getting the views of the local community and businesses is crucial to designing a project that will offer the best value, maximise the benefits for all, while reducing the impact on local communities and the environment. This consultation is a chance for people to review and comment on a number of changes made since our last consultation in 2018, and to help shape this once-in-a-generation project."
Once the consultation closes in March, Highways England will analyse the new responses ahead of finalising its plans to seek planning consent for the project, through submitting a Development Consent Order (DCO).
(CM/MH)
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