Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 110702

Lower Thames Crossing: Excavation

Tabled: 3 February 2026

Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the environmental impact of a) soil excavation and b) disposal generated by the Lower Thames Crossing.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

On 25 March 2025, the Transport Secretary gave approval for the application from National Highways for a Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing. The Transport Secretary’s consideration of the application for the development including the ...

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