Question follow-through · 27206

Lower Thames Crossing: Construction

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures are in place to monitor the condition of local roads used by construction traffic associated with the Lower Thames Crossing a) before, b) during and c) after construction.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Answering body
Department for Transport
Tabled
3 Sept 2026
Target answer date
7 Sept 2026
Answer
9 Sept 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what measures are in place to monitor the condition of local roads used by construction traffic associated with the Lower Thames Crossing a) before, b) during and c) after construction.

  2. 7 Sept 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 9 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    National Highways has assessed the potential impacts of the Lower Thames Crossing on the road network during construction, including on local roads in South Basildon and East Thurrock. The assessment is set out in Chapter 8 of the Transport Assessment and...

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