The latest news from the Lower Thames Crossing
Hydrogen powered construction a step closer after successful Lower Thames Crossing trial
05 Jun 2025 - The Lower Thames Crossing's plan to replace diesel with hydrogen in its heavy construction machinery will help accelerate Britian’s transition to clean power
Future of the footbridge revealed as winner of innovative low-carbon design contest announced
20 May 2025 - The winning design from Arup and Seán Harrington Architects has set a new benchmark for sustainable design
Government gives planning permission to the Lower Thames Crossing
25 March 2025 - The project will drive growth by tackling long standing congestion and improving connectivity between the south-east, the midlands and the north
Lower Thames Crossing raises the bar with 70% carbon target as industry responds to net zero challenge
04 Feb 2025 - The improved new target has been published in the project’s second annual sustainability report
Ed Miliband MP and Lord Blunkett visit Bentley works to see how Lower Thames Crossing will support local jobs
14 May 2025 - Skanska’s Bentley Works is a key hub for cementation, steel fabrication and ground engineering
Chancellor backs Lower Thames Crossing
29 January 2025 - The Chancellor of the Exchequer sets out the government’s commitment to delivering the Lower Thames Crossing
Footbridge of the future?
05 Dec 2024 - Lower Thames Crossing reveals shortlisted designs for low-carbon footbridge contest
Lower Thames Crossing launches new Skills Hubs with pilot programme for prison leavers
23 October 2024 - The service seeks to break down employment barriers by offering free training whilst being affordable for businesses
Government extends planning decision deadline
08 October 2024 - New decision date set for 23 May 2025
Countdown to opening of new Community Woodland as work gets underway
25 September 2024 - Work has begun on the new community facilities at Hole Farm Community Woodland in Brentwood, Essex
Planning decision deadline extended to 4 October
24 May 2024 - Due to the General Election and to allow appropriate time for any new Secretary of State for Transport to consider our planning application, the deadline for a decision has been extended to 4 October 2024, or sooner if possible
Lower Thames Crossing planning decision moves a step closer
27 March 2024 - The Examining Authority has sent their recommendation report on the Lower Thames Crossing Development Consent Order application to the Secretary of State for Transport
Local businesses to be at forefront of low-carbon construction at Hole Farm
20 March 2024 - National Highways have a commitment to use local SMEs from within 20 miles of the project
Lower Thames Crossing awarded Gold
13 March 2024 - The Carbon Literacy Project has awarded the Lower Thames Crossing its Gold award and accredited the project as being “culturally Carbon Literate”
Community update, February 2024
13 February 2024 - Watch the latest edition of our community video newsletter, a short film to keep you up to speed on the Lower Thames Crossing
Detailed examination of Lower Thames Crossing plans complete
15 January 2024 - The Examining Authority assessed submissions from the public, stakeholders and National Highways, through written representations and 28 public hearings
Bouygues Travaux Publics – Murphy awarded tunnelling contract
07 December 2023. The contract award completes the team that will build the Lower Thames Crossing.
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