Government gives planning permission to the Lower Thames Crossing
On 25 March 2025, the government gave planning permission for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The most significant road project in a generation will drive growth – the priority in the government’s Plan for Change – by tackling long standing congestion at Dartford and improving connectivity between the south-east, the midlands and the north.
The government is currently exploring private finance options for the project. Construction could start as early as 2026, with the new road expected to open in the early 2030s.
Before main construction gets underway, the project and its three delivery partners will work with local authorities, landowners, and stakeholders to refine aspects of the design to further reduce the impact of construction on the local community and environment, and embed new and emerging low carbon technologies and materials. Over the coming months they will also carry out archaeological, ecological, and topographical surveys, as well as further ground investigations to prepare the detailed design and construction plans.
Current Lower Thames Crossing works
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Our delivery team is ready
We have now completed the team that will build the Lower Thames Crossing.
The delivery team will carrying out detailed design work that will look to reduce the impact of our work on your community and the environment. They are also helping us embed innovative low carbon technologies and materials, and make sure that local people and businesses have a chance to work on the project.
Our delivery partners have been brought onboard because they share our ambition to build the greenest road ever in the UK and our passion for creating opportunities for the local community.
