Yesterday (Tuesday 25 March) the Government announced that the Lower Thames Crossing project had been granted planning approval.
Councillor Louise McKinlay, Essex County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, said: "The Lower Thames Crossing project is clearly important to economic growth and prosperity, both in Essex and across the wider region, better connecting Essex with our neighbours in Kent, as well as London and the north, whilst at the same time helping to reduce congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
"The economic benefits of the new crossing will be huge; creating new job opportunities during the delivery phase, and unlocking significant growth across the region, but there will be impacts on local residents living near the construction site and as the project moves forward. We will work closely with National Highways to help mitigate the impacts, while ensuring the residents of Essex benefit from the opportunities this new infrastructure will bring.”
Read more about the decision to grant planning permission.