Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105754

Lower Thames Crossing

Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 23 January 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she expects construction works on the Lower Thames Crossing to commence.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Construction enabling works have commenced north and south of the River Thames. These include ground works to create haul roads, construction of site compounds, utility works, ecological and archaeological works and extensive pre-construction surveys are ...
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