The crossing between Gravesend and Tilbury could become England's longest road tunnel when it is completed.

Opposition remains over controversial plans to build Lower Thames tunnel

The Road Investment Strategy 2 project is made up of 50 schemes including the Lower Thames Crossing and upgrades to the A27.

Campaigners fail in legal challenge to road development scheme

A legal challenge against the Government's £27 billion road investment plan, which includes the Lower Thames Crossing, is to be heard at the High Court today. 

Campaigners oppose major road schemes in the South East

A planning bid for the Lower Thames Crossing was withdrawn last week after it was suggested there had been early negative feedback from the government.

Highways England withdraws Lower Thames Crossing application

The Government has given the go-ahead to a new Thames Crossing.

Government gives go-ahead to crossing beneath the Thames

 An elderly couple who live next to a proposed Thames Crossing say they fear they'll lose everything - including their home of 88 years.

Thames Crossing

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Opposition remains over controversial plans to build Lower Thames tunnel

Campaigners fail in legal challenge to road development scheme

Campaigners oppose major road schemes in the South East

Highways England withdraws Lower Thames Crossing application

Government gives go-ahead to crossing beneath the Thames

After 88 years, elderly couple fear losing home