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UK Invests £590 Million in Lower Thames Crossing Project

6/16/2025

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The UK government is set to invest £590 million in the long-awaited Lower Thames Crossing, a vital link between Essex and Kent. This ambitious project, part of a £1 billion infrastructure boost, aims to alleviate the traffic woes at the Dartford Crossing. Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with total costs estimated at £10 billion.

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The UK government is set to invest £590 million in the long-awaited Lower Thames Crossing, a vital link between Essex and Kent. This ambitious project, part of a £1 billion infrastructure boost, aims to alleviate the traffic woes at the Dartford Crossing. Construction is slated to begin in 2026, with total costs estimated at £10 billion.