Keeping Dartford Moving

Its unique position as the only road across the Thames east of London makes the Dartford Crossing one of the most strategically vital roads in the UK, connecting people to jobs, businesses to customers, and some of the country's biggest ports and distribution hubs. But it cannot keep up with unprecedented demand. Despite being carefully managed 24/7 the huge number of vehicles that use it make it one of the country’s most unreliable roads, causing misery for millions of motorists and acting as a handbrake on the economy. Read more: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-ro... The proposed Lower Thames Crossing will almost double road capacity across the Thames east of London – easing congestion on the Dartford Crossing, improving journeys across the south east, and creating a reliable new route across the river.