Crossing consultation date
People can once again have their say on plans for the Lower Thames Crossing.
National Highways has announced details of a further round of public consultation on the £8bn tunnel between Kent and Essex, giving communities the chance to have their say on changes to the project.
The tunnel would be built east of Gravesend and is designed to help ease congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
The latest consultation is taking place to share a number of updates made to the project based on feedback from a previous consultation in 2021, as well as ongoing engagement and technical surveys.
The five-week consultation will run from Thursday, May 12, to Monday, June 20.
People will be able to respond to the consultation by completing an online survey, sending a form via Freepost, by email or over the phone.
Following feedback from Thurrock council the project has amended its plans for Tilbury Fields, a new public park on the north bank of the Thames, to make space for the planned Thames Freeport.
Other changes in the plans include additional environmental compensation with potential woodland, replacing a slip road on the A13 in Essex, modifying the access to the northern tunnel providing better access for emergency services, new footbridge over the A127 and further improvements for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
The project plans to submit an application for a Development Consent Order later in 2022. Matt Palmer, executive director for the Lower Thames Crossing, said: “We understand that millions of you who use Dartford every year are keen to see the road open as soon as possible, but getting the views of the community on these refinements before we submit our planning application later this year is vital to help us maximise the benefits of this transformative project.
“I would like to thank you in advance for your patience, and for giving us your time and feedback.”
For more call 0300 123 5000 or visit ltcconsultation2022.nationalhighways.co.uk