Lower Thames Crossing
Sector: Tunnel • Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: BBC
A £9bn project to build the UK's longest road tunnels under the River Thames, connecting Essex and Kent. The 14.3-mile crossing will almost double road capacity east of London to reduce congestion. Work is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Government, Road
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Original status | approved |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A £9bn project to build the UK's longest road tunnels under the River Thames, connecting Essex and Kent. The 14.3-mile crossing will almost double road capacity east of London to reduce congestion. Work is expected to begin in 2026 and finish by 2032. |
Original sector | Transport |
Budget |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
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Source | BBC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Government, Road |
Article published date | 2025-06-16 |
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