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Lower Thames Crossing: Finance

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 17 December 2025UIN 96048

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to confirm the remaining funding necessary to complete the Lower Thames Crossing.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Chancellor has committed a further £891m to complete the publicly funded works for the Lower Thames Crossing, the final tranche of Government support before private sector investment takes forward construction and long-term operation. The total Government investment in the project will stand at £3.1bn. This includes spend to date and funding committed through the Spending Review and Autumn Budget.

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