The Secretary of State for Transport has today announced the
governments’ response to consultation on options for a new Lower Thames
Crossing.
The response sets out the decisions government has reached taking into
account the numerous and diverse points raised during consultation. Namely, it
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confirms there is a need for a new crossing,
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advises that, as there is as yet no clear preference, government will
develop and appraise route options for both location options A and C before
choosing where to site a new crossing. (Option A is at the existing crossing
and Option C is a new link connecting the A2/M2 with the A13 and M25), and
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advises that government expects to consult on a proposed solution in
late 2015 or early 2016.
For further details please access the government website at www.gov.uk/government/collections/lower-thames-crossing
for
- a short public information video
- Written Ministerial Statement
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Press notice
- Response to Consultation document
- 5 technical notes
Department
for Transport, London SW1P 4DR
