Thames Gateway Bridge Project Land Development Ban Lifted
Sector: Bridge • Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Source: Redditch Advertiser
The Government has lifted the ban on developing land that was reserved for the Thames Gateway Bridge project, which was cancelled in 2008. The safeguarding direction, which prevented development on this land, was considered an obstacle to much-needed development in east London. The bridge was intended to connect Newham to Greenwich but was scrapped by the then-London mayor Boris Johnson. The Gover
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Government
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Redditch Advertiser
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Description | The Government has lifted the ban on developing land that was reserved for the Thames Gateway Bridge project, which was cancelled in 2008. The safeguarding direction, which prevented development on this land, was considered an obstacle to much-needed development in east London. The bridge was intended to connect Newham to Greenwich but was scrapped by the then-London mayor Boris Johnson. The Government aims to remove unnecessary barriers to progress and unlock economic opportunities by lifting this safeguarding direction. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | London |
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Source | Redditch Advertiser |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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