Budget 2025: Reeves commits final £900m of government support for Lower Thames Crossing

By Tom Lowe2025-11-26T16:53:00

Construction on £9bn scheme expected to start next year

Rachel Reeves has announced funding of £891m for the Lower Thames Crossing as the final tranche of government support before the private sector can start construction on the £9bn scheme.

The funding, announced by the chancellor as part of the autumn Budget, will be used to complete the publicly funded works for the road link between Tilbury and Gravesend.

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