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Lower Thames Crossing

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 105754

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects construction works on the Lower Thames Crossing to commence.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Construction enabling works have commenced north and south of the River Thames. These include ground works to create haul roads, construction of site compounds, utility works, ecological and archaeological works and extensive pre-construction surveys are ongoing.

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