Planning and Environmental 

Lower Thames Crossing 

The Government is holding a consultation into the site options for a proposed new Lower Thames Crossing.  Two of the three options are in the Thames Valley & London Region The consultation will close on 16 July. Copies of the consultation document and supporting information can be found on the GOV website at lower-thames-crossing  (Rather a weighty document) 

For further information please see: 

• Written Ministerial Statement consultation-on-options-for-a-new-lower-thames-crossing 
• Press notice consultation-on-location-of-new-thames-crossing 
• Video options-for-a-new-lower-thames-crossing-video gives a short introduction to the options and the consultation process.

There are  six information events during June where DfT staff will be on hand to answer questions about the consultation at the locations below:

• Thursday 13 JuneDartford library, Central Park, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1EU. 2pm-8pm
• Saturday 15 JuneGrays library, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 5DX. 10am-5pm    
• Monday 17 June Chadwell Information Centre, Brentwood Road, Chadwell St Mary, Grays, Essex, RM16 4JP. 2pm-7pm
• Thursday 20 JuneBluewater (Thames Walk at the entrance to the Plaza), Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9ST. 10am – 9pm
• Friday 21 June Lakeside (Level two near the Customer Service desk), West Thurrock Way, Grays, Essex, RM20 2ZP. 10am-10pm  
• Saturday  22 June Gravesend library, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BE. 9am-5pm