Lower Thames Crossing - Highways England

The proposed 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. It will boost local, regional and national economies, while offering new connections, better journeys and fewer delays.

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Government plans to Build Back Better with the Lower Thames Crossing

04 March 2021

On 03 March 2021 the Government published ‘Build Back Better: our plan for growth’. The policy paper sets out its plans to support growth through significant investment.

Exciting opportunities with Freeports and the connectivity of the Lower Thames Crossing announced today

03 March 2021

Today (Wednesday 03 March) Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his 2021 Budget that included the locations of eight new freeports in England.

Freeports are usually located around shipping ports, or airports and are special economic zones with different rules to make it easier and cheaper to do business.