What is the latest status of the project “Lower Thames Crossing”?

The status recorded for “Lower Thames Crossing” is under construction.

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Lower Thames Crossing”: government bodies (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

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Lower Thames Crossing

Sector: Road • Location: United Kingdom

Source: GOV.UK

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Under Construction

The Lower Thames Crossing is a new road crossing connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex, approximately 14.5 miles (23km) in length, connecting the existing road network from the A2/M2 to the M25 with two tunnels running beneath the River Thames. It aims to cut congestion for motorists and drive growth across the country.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Road, Government
Location: United Kingdom
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: GOV.UK

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The project “Lower Thames Crossing” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in United Kingdom. Taiyo aggregates data on it from GOV.UK.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Lower Thames Crossing is a new road crossing connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex, approximately 14.5 miles (23km) in length, connecting the existing road network from the A2/M2 to the M25 with two tunnels running beneath the River Thames. It aims to cut congestion for motorists and drive growth across the country.
Original sector	Transport

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United Kingdom (UK)

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Sector	Road, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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