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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Local apprentices start work on the project

20 October 2021

The diverse group include school leavers, a qualified teacher and an ex-bank manager - all recruited from the local area

Commercial Partner award completes Lower Thames Crossing integrated client team

6 October 2021

Together with the main works contractors, the integrated client team will deliver the single largest roads project in a generation

Shortlisted bidders on roads contracts announced

22 September 2021

Today, we have announced the five companies shortlisted for the two road contracts worth a combined £1.9 billion to design and build routes north and south of the River Thames on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, the most ambitious roads project for a generation.

Launch of new educational Minecraft games to inspire next generation

06 September 2021

We've enlisted the help of local schools and Minecraft, the world’s best-selling video game, to inspire the next generation of talented tech experts, engineers, scientists and mathematicians in Kent and Essex.