What is the Lower Thames Crossing?
The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation and an essential component in the UK’s future transport infrastructure
The Lower Thames Crossing route
The Lower Thames Crossing would be the longest road tunnel in the UK, stretching 2.6 miles, including 14.3 miles of new road connecting the M2/A2, A13 and M25 with around 50 new bridges and viaducts would be built
Shaping the design of the Lower Thames Crossing
We want to build and operate the Lower Thames Crossing in a way that brings the most benefit to the local area and the UK, whilst reducing our impact on our neighbours and the environment
Our Development Consent Order
Seeking permission to build and operate the Lower Thames Crossing
A guide to our Development Consent Order application
The Planning Inspectorate confirmed that it has accepted our Development Consent Order application for examination and we are currently in the pre-examination stage
Designing and building the Lower Thames Crossing
It’s vital to get the design, construction and operation of the Lower Thames Crossing right to maximise its benefits and minimise its impacts
About the Lower Thames Crossing
Find out more about who we are, our partners and our funding
