Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Lower Thames Crossing: Project Update Suffolk Chamber of Commerce - Transport and Infrastructure Board Rob Audsley

a Infrastructure enabling growth

The route Felixstowe Eurotunnel Port of Dover

Adds more than £8 billion to the UK Economic benefits economy Creates more than 6,000 new long-term jobs Opens opportunities for investment and regeneration, supporting local businesses, national companies and international trade

Creating more than 70% additional Transport benefits capacity across the Thames east of London Relieves pressure and congestion on the existing crossing and approach roads Better overall road network performance, increasing traffic flow across the river Provides a safer, faster, more reliable road

Minimises impacts on local communities Community benefits Scheme Benefits with least visual and noise impacts Connects communities and improves access to jobs, housing, leisure and retail facilities

What happens next? DCO GRANTED; PREFERRED ROUTE STATUTORY DCO OPENING DESIGN START ON SITE ANNOUNCEMENT DESIGN CONSULTATION APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT FINALISATION STUDIES: APPLICATION PREPARATION: April 2017 Environmental 2018 2019 2027 Environmental Impact Assessment Traffic Modelling Land Referencing Ground Investigations Planning Statement CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT

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