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Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - Transport and Infrastructure Board Rob Audsley
Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - Transport and Infrastructure Board Rob Audsley a Infrastructure enabling growth The route Felixstowe Eurotunnel Port of Dover Adds more than 8 billion to the UK
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Eurotunnel Port of Dover
The route
Felixstowe
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Adds more than £8 billion to the UK economy Creates more than 6,000 new long-term jobs Opens opportunities for investment and regeneration, supporting local businesses, national companies and international trade
Economic benefits
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Creating more than 70% additional capacity across the Thames east of London Relieves pressure and congestion on the existing crossing and approach roads Better overall road network performance, increasing traffic flow across the river Provides a safer, faster, more reliable road
Transport benefits
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Scheme Benefits
Minimises impacts on local communities with least visual and noise impacts Connects communities and improves access to jobs, housing, leisure and retail facilities
Community benefits
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What happens next?
CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT
APPLICATION PREPARATION: Environmental Impact Assessment Land Referencing Planning Statement
PREFERRED ROUTE ANNOUNCEMENT STATUTORY CONSULTATION DCO APPLICATION
April 2017 2018 2019 STUDIES: Environmental Traffic Modelling Ground Investigations DESIGN FINALISATION DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
DCO GRANTED; START ON SITE OPENING
2027
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Questions?
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Get in touch
Twitter: @lowerthames Website: www.lowerthamescrossing.co.uk Phone: 0300 123 5000 Email: ltc@highwaysengland.co.uk