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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour) on Monday, 21 May 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 June 2018. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 June 2018 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Lower Thames Crossing

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Lower Thames Crossing will enhance connectivity to the (1) Channel Tunnel, (2) Port of Dover, (3) Port of Felixstowe, (4) Port of Tilbury, and (5) DP World Gateway; and if so, how.

Answer

The Lower Thames Crossing creates a new link between the A2 and the M25, reducing the burden on the busy Dartford Crossing. This improves many journeys terminating in or passing through the South East and East of England, thereby enhancing connectivity to the (1) Channel Tunnel, (2) Port of Dover, (3) Port of Felixstowe, (4) Port of Tilbury and (5) DP World Gateway.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8032
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Channel tunnel Ports Lower Thames crossing
Link
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