UK’s largest ever road tunnel set to be built after £8.3bn plan approved
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UK’s longest road tunnel to link Kent and Essex
- The UK government has approved the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, a £8.3 billion project.
- The project includes a 14.5-mile road and a 2.6-mile tunnel under the River Thames, linking Kent and Essex.
- It will be the UK's longest road tunnel and aims to alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
- Construction is expected to begin next year, with the crossing opening in the early 2030s.
- National Highways is exploring private finance options for the project.