Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing is part of the biggest investment in the country’s road network for a generation.

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Wondering how the #LowerThamesCrossing will be built?
Watch our new animation to see the key stages of construction, from early work, creating new green spaces, to tunnelling beneath the River Thames and opening the new road.
https://t.co/RTndC7pobw

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Watch our latest community video newsletter.

Charley from our communities team shares an update on what’s happening across the #LowerThamesCrossing project.

Watch the latest video below.

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We’re supporting veterans and ex-military personnel to take their step into construction with free training at our Skills Hub in Gravesham.

Monday 18 May – Friday 5 June
Enrolment day: Thursday at 10am

Apply here: https://t.co/8jrDBKBuPu

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We’re supporting veterans and ex-military personnel to take their next step into construction with a free training course at our Skills Hub in Gravesham.

Gravesham Skills Hub
Monday 18 May – Friday 5 June
Enrolment day: Thursday 14 May, 10am

Apply here: https://t.co/8jrDBKBuPu

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Registration is now open for the upcoming #LowerThamesCrossing construction skills course for military leavers.

Enrolment takes place on 16 April, with the course running from 20 April to 8 May at our Skills Hub in Gravesham.

Register here: https://t.co/LVUHjXJzTd

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Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team on Saturday at our community event in Gravesend Town Centre (
Thamesgate Shopping Centre), where you can learn more about our plans for the year ahead.
See the full list of events here: https://t.co/gE7ZqKgrQl

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Work on the #LowerThamesCrossing has begun, and we want to keep you informed as construction progresses.
Our two minute survey will let you tell us what matters most to you and how you’d like to receive updates. Take part here: https://t.co/ts9FPLUa8s

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Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team this week at one of our community events, where you can learn more about our plans for the year ahead.
See the full list of events here: https://t.co/gE7ZqKgrQl

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Work on the #LowerThamesCrossing has begun, and we want to keep you informed as construction progresses.
Our two minute survey will let you tell us what matters most to you and how you’d like to receive updates. Take part here: https://t.co/ts9FPLUa8s

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We’re delivering environmental work along the #LowerThamesCrossing route, including creating new habitats and green spaces while protecting existing wildlife.

As the project progresses, we’ll continue to share updates along the way.
Find out more: https://t.co/hF3DWLwJGx

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Recycled cooking oil used to power the #LowerThamesCrossing brings new jobs to Kent.
Watch our new video to see how this means cleaner air, new skills and high-quality green jobs as well as a big step forward in cutting carbon from construction: https://t.co/6yXwczB2I7

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It's been one year since we got the green light for the #LowerThamesCrossing! We've wasted no time in starting work so we can deliver the benefits of the new road and open up new opportunities for the UK & local community as soon possible.

Find out more: https://t.co/WuSclboSyN

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Just one week left to apply for our Community Fund!

Local groups still have time to put forward project ideas that support communities near the #LowerThamesCrossing. This application round closes 30 March.

Find out more here: https://t.co/niAtj3SxcU

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Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team this week as our community events continue, where local residents can learn more about our plans for the year ahead. See the full list of events here: https://t.co/gE7ZqKgrQl

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Archaeological investigations are taking place along the #LowerThamesCrossing route.
Before major work begins, specialists investigate and record our shared history so heritage is protected wherever possible.
Find out more about early work on our website: https://t.co/AdaB6l1N0D

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Surveys are taking place along the #LowerThamesCrossing route to help plan and deliver the project. You might see small teams and specialist equipment on our work sites while this work takes place.

View more on our interactive map: https://t.co/bji0eGvu3u

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Our community events continue this week! Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team, plus at Orsett Hall Hotel on Wednesday, you can view a 3D model showing the northern section of the route.
See the full list of events here: https://t.co/7uO5C6Sjgn

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Work compounds and haul roads are being set up to support delivery of the #LowerThamesCrossing
Haul roads are temporary routes within work areas that allow materials to move safely while helping keep construction traffic off local roads.
Find out more: https://t.co/btbpAgxjd6

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What stage is the #LowerThamesCrossing at?
Early work is underway along the route including surveys, utility diversions and setting up work compounds.
Explore what’s happening near you on our interactive map: https://t.co/VuXTJL4Hx8

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We’ve reached an important milestone on the Lower Thames Crossing - early construction work is now underway.
Following years of consultation and design development, activity has begun as the project moves away from design and into delivery.
Read more: https://t.co/3fiIP6HLJ5