Oral Question·Department for Transport
“What recent progress her Department has made on constructing the Lower Thames Crossing.”
Tabled: 8 May 2025Answered: 15 May 2025
Asked by
Tristan Osborne
Labour — Chatham and Aylesford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Transport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
In March, we took the decision to approve National Highways’ planning application for the lower Thames crossing, which is a big step forward for the project and ends decades of inaction by previous Governments. Ahead of construction, my officials and National Highways are exploring all funding options, including private finance. As with all capital projects, spending decisions are subject to the spending review process.