Lower Thames Crossing
Sector: Power Transmission • Location: Essex and Kent, United Kingdom
Source: GB News
A major road project aiming to reduce congestion across the South East of England. Early works have begun to prepare parts of Essex and Kent for construction, including utility protection, heritage excavation, and habitat creation. Tunnelling is expected to start in 2028, with the project due to open in the early to mid 2030s. The project aims to alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing by almo
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Road
- Location
- Essex and Kent, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- GB News
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A major road project aiming to reduce congestion across the South East of England. Early works have begun to prepare parts of Essex and Kent for construction, including utility protection, heritage excavation, and habitat creation. Tunnelling is expected to start in 2028, with the project due to open in the early to mid 2030s. The project aims to alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing by almost doubling road capacity across the river east of London, supporting economic growth and creating local jobs and skills. |
Original sector | Roads |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Essex and Kent |
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Source | GB News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-06 |
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