Collection

Lower Thames Crossing

Content and background to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, including research into the different route options, environmental impact and estimated costs.

This collection was withdrawn on 17 May 2023

Visit the National Highways website for the latest information on the Lower Thames Crossing.

• From: Highways England and Department for Transport
• Published: 11 June 2013
• Last updated: 10 February 2016 — See all updates

A Lower Thames crossing will reduce congestion at the existing Dartford crossing and support growth plans, including new homes and jobs in Essex and Kent.

On 12 April 2017, the Secretary of State for Transport announced the preferred route for the Lower Thames Crossing.

Highways England assessed options for a new road crossing of the River Thames, which led to a public consultation in 2016. This followed studies and a public consultation in 2013 which confirmed that a new crossing was needed.

Related documents

• National Infrastructure Plan
• Road investment strategy post-2020
• Road investment strategy 2015 to 2020

2016 route options consultation

• Lower Thames Crossing: route options
  • 13 April 2017
  • Consultation outcome

2013 consultation

• Options for a new Lower Thames Crossing
  • 15 July 2014
  • Consultation outcome

Published 11 June 2013

Last updated 10 February 2016 + show all updates

1. 10 February 2016

   Documents added

2. 1 October 2015

   Updated to reflect current situation

3. 11 June 2013

   First published.