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This is a plain-English, referenced review of the Lower Thames Crossing that separates fact from spin. We compare the chosen Option C with an alternative long tunnel at Dartford (A14) using scheme-only measures: congestion, operational risk, costs/BCR and environmental footprint. The numbers show both options score poorly on value for money, while A14 would likely have a smaller surface impact and lower ‘should-cost’ for the tunnelled section. Our conclusion: pause the project, publish the missing data, and run a short merits-only options refresh.
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Dartford Crossing Congestion
According to National Highways, congestion at the Dartford Crossing causes delays, increases pollution, restricts economic growth, and limits emergency response times, requiring urgent attention.
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The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a proposed new road linking Kent and Essex via a tunnel under the Thames. Intended to alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing, the project includes a 1.8-mile twin-bore tunnel and significant infrastructure changes in Kent.
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Proposed A2/M2/LTC(A122) Junction
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) proposal has raised significant concerns, including limited impact on Dartford congestion, environmental degradation, traffic redistribution leading to local congestion, high costs relative to benefits, and issues with public consultation processes. These concerns highlight the need for a more effective and sustainable solution.
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Artist's impression of how the approach to a new Junction 2a providing access to Option A14, dubbed the Dartford Expressway could look
The LTCA proposes the Dartford Expressway, based on Highways England’s Option A14, to alleviate congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing. This long-term solution involves a dual three-lane tunnel, bypassing Dartford and providing a more efficient, environmentally friendly alternative to the current Lower Thames Crossing plans.
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2016 Consultation Documents lower-thames-crossing-consultation—big-map-route-2 lower-thames-crossing-consultation—big-map-route-3 lower-thames-crossing-consultation—big-map-route-4 lower-thames-crossing-consultation-booklet lower-thames-crossing-consultation-factsheet—biodiversity–cultural-heritage-and-landscape lower-thames-crossing-consultation-factsheet—land-and-property lower-thames-crossing-consultation-factsheet—minimising-construction-impacts lower-thames-crossing-consultation-factsheet—traffic-modelling lower-thames-crossing-consultation-factsheet—water–air–noise-and-vibration lower-thames-crossing-consultation-summary-business-case lower-thames-crossing-property-booklet—your-property-and-blight lower-thames-crossing-property-booklet—your-property-and-our-road-proposals Scheme Assessment Report Change Log Scheme Assessment Report Volume 1 Executive Summary Scheme Assessment Report Volume 2 Introduction and Existing Conditions Scheme Assessment Report Volume 2 Appendices Scheme Assessment Report Volume 3 Identification and Description
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CPRE Kent has said it is disappointed at the Government’s decision to press ahead with a hugely damaging new Thames crossing east of Gravesend. Artist’s impression of the bored tunnels “This will devastate the countryside and the environment and will not solve the terrible congestion problem at Dartford,” said CPRE Kent Director Hilary Newport.
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