UK’s public spending watchdog to investigate Lower Thames Crossing project
Exclusive: Campaigners voice concerns over rising costs of £11bn Essex to Kent road tunnel
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Extra £174m earmarked for ‘spiralling’ bill for Lower Thames Crossing
More than £3bn is due to be spent on the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex, which is estimated to have higher costs per mile than HS2
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Ministers Take Control of £10bn Thames Tunnel Project From National Highways Amid Growing Controversy
The UK government has taken direct control of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing from National Highways, sparking controversy over centralisation, cost risks, and environmental oversight
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Plans for £9bn Lower Thames Crossing backed by minister
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved a development consent order application by National Highways for the new 14.5-mile crossing.
Evening Standard ·
Lower Thames Crossing between gets go-ahead from Heidi Alexander to ease hellish jams and 'unlock growth'
Construction could start next year, with the new road expected to open in the early 2030s
Evening Standard ·
Reeves backs £9bn Lower Thames Crossing as ‘important project’
The Chancellor said the Treasury is ‘exploring options’ for the 14.3-mile road linking Kent and Essex to be privately financed.
Evening Standard ·
Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes major announcement on £9billion Lower Thames Crossing
Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses future of planned link between Kent and Essex in major speech on Wednesday
Evening Standard ·
Dartford Tunnel closures spark fresh demands for new Lower Thames Crossing to get green light
One tunnel was shut all day on Monday after a spillage, leaving drivers stuck in hours-long queues of traffic
Evening Standard ·
Lower Thames Crossing decision delayed for seven months
Green campaigners welcome delay to £9bn road tunnel, but businesses say move is ‘deeply concerning’
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Lower Thames Crossing: Transport Secretary Louise Haigh slams £1billion planning process bill
She confirmed the paperwork for the project had spiralled to 360,000 pages
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