The British International Freight Association has welcomed today’s news that The Lower Thames Crossing application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.

Steve Parker, BIFA director general said: “This is a great result for the campaign, backed by politicians and businesses, as well as BIFA, for a project that was first mooted in 2009 as a means of addressing the problems that congestion at the Dartford Crossing causes.

“Media reports indicate that work will commence in 2026 and could be complete by 2032. Our members, who manage the transport of a considerable amount of the UK’s visible trade, will be delighted.

“Delays in transit pose a risk to their reputations, and have significant financial consequences.“

The proposed 14.5 mile road crossing between Essex and Kent will connect the North, Midlands and Channel Short Straights, where over half of all goods traded between UK and EU are transported.

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Ian Matheson, Impress Communications
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