The UK government has made a very controversial shift in how it will deliver one of the country's largest infrastructure projects yet.
Ministers have now removed oversight of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing from National Highways and placed it directly under the Department for Transport (DfT) in a move that shocked the nation. This move clearly shows a desire for tighter control over decision making on mega projects in the country but also starts debate over deep issues about transparency, accountability and cost escalation.
