Lower Thames Crossing Tunnel Boring Machine Project
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Thurrock, England, United Kingdom
Source: National Highways
The project involves the construction of the UK's longest road tunnel as part of the Lower Thames Crossing. A massive tunnel boring machine, the largest ever used in Europe and third largest in the world, will be built to dig two parallel tunnels for the new road. The machine will be delivered in segments by sea to the Port of Tilbury and will start work in 2028. The project aims to double road ca
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Tunnel
- Location
- Thurrock, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- National Highways
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction of the UK's longest road tunnel as part of the Lower Thames Crossing. A massive tunnel boring machine, the largest ever used in Europe and third largest in the world, will be built to dig two parallel tunnels for the new road. The machine will be delivered in segments by sea to the Port of Tilbury and will start work in 2028. The project aims to double road capacity across the Thames east of London, reduce congestion, and support economic growth while minimizing carbon emissions and environmental impact. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Thurrock |
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Source | National Highways |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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