Lower Thames Crossing Tunnel Boring Machine
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Thurrock, England, United Kingdom
Source: GE Plus
National Highways has selected German manufacturer Herrenknecht to supply a 16.4m-diameter variable density tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Lower Thames Crossing scheme. The TBM will excavate a 4.2km twin-bore tunnel beneath the River Thames, connecting Kent and Essex, forming the UK's longest road tunnel. The machine will be delivered in segments by sea and is designed to adapt to changing gr
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Description | National Highways has selected German manufacturer Herrenknecht to supply a 16.4m-diameter variable density tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Lower Thames Crossing scheme. The TBM will excavate a 4.2km twin-bore tunnel beneath the River Thames, connecting Kent and Essex, forming the UK's longest road tunnel. The machine will be delivered in segments by sea and is designed to adapt to changing ground conditions, enhancing safety and efficiency. The TBM is expected to begin excavation in 2028 and is included within the overall £11bn budget for the tunnel contract. |
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