Policy paper

Government response to the Lower Thames Crossing consultation

The government’s decisions on options for a new Lower Thames Crossing following a consultation in 2013.

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

Government response to consultation: options for a New Lower Thames Crossing (web version)

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Government response to consultation: options for a New Lower Thames Crossing (print version)

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Details

This document sets out the government’s decisions following the consultation on options for a new Lower Thames Crossing. It takes into account technical advice on points raised during consultation and other relevant information.

It provides a reminder of the consultation feedback and sets out the:

  • government’s position on the case for a new crossing
  • choice of crossing location
  • type of crossing
  • next steps towards delivery

Updates to this page

Published 15 July 2014

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