Controversial £1bn Silvertown Tunnel gets the go-ahead

By Jordan Marshall2018-05-10T16:41:00

Department for Transport gives Transport for London the green light

Transport for London has received been given the go-ahead for its £1bn Silvertown Tunnel.

TfL has been granted a development consent order by the Department for Transport, to deliver the a new twin-bore road tunnel under the Thames in east London.

TfL will also be progressing with procurement of a contractor to design and build the tunnel, with a look to confirm a preferred bidder in winter 2018 and award the contract in early 2019 so that construction can begin later next year.

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