Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 96048

Lower Thames Crossing: Finance

Tabled: 1 December 2025

Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to confirm the remaining funding necessary to complete the Lower Thames Crossing.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Chancellor has committed a further £891m to complete the publicly funded works for the Lower Thames Crossing, the final tranche of Government support before private sector investment takes forward construction and long-term operation. The total Govern...

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