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Lower Thames Crossing: Tolls Could Reach £14 Amid Concerns

6/1/2025

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The ambitious Lower Thames Crossing project, estimated at £9.2 billion, could see tolls soar to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries if funded privately. While campaigners warn of heavy financial burdens on drivers, National Highways insists these figures are mere speculation, raising concerns over the project's financial transparency amidst its goal to ease congestion.

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The ambitious Lower Thames Crossing project, estimated at £9.2 billion, could see tolls soar to £8.10 for cars and £14 for lorries if funded privately. While campaigners warn of heavy financial burdens on drivers, National Highways insists these figures are mere speculation, raising concerns over the project's financial transparency amidst its goal to ease congestion.