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A graphic showing the new road emerging from the tunnels. It has carriageways travelling in both directions and it is surrounded by fields. In the background the River Thames is pictured.

What is the Lower Thames Crossing project?

Sixteen years of uncertainty have ended after the announcement of the landmark plans.

A graphic of the Lower Thames Crossing, which shows multiple lanes of traffic in both directions going into a tunnel beneath the River Thames. The road is surrounded by fields either side of the water.

Lower Thames Crossing approved by government

The 14-mile (22.5km) road will link the A2 and M2 in Kent with the A13 and M25 in Essex.

Nigel Farage giving a speech at a rally in North West Essex on Friday night. he is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and a tie with thick symmetrical stripes which are blue and silver. The backdrop is in soft focus and the light blue colour of his Reform UK party.

Pylons plan is 'an absolute disaster' - Farage

Nigel Farage tells the BBC new pylons between Norwich and Tilbury will affect the landscape.

A CGI image of proposed Lower Thames Crossing between Gravesend and Tilbury.

Government supports Lower Thames Crossing

Rachel Reeves says the government will work with private sector to deliver key infrastructure.

An aerial view of the A229 Blue Bell Hill between Medway and Maidstone.

Public consultation into Blue Bell Hill scheme

The council says the £250m scheme is needed ahead of the potential Lower Thames Crossing.

CGI image of a large road in the middle of grasslands which then goes beneath a river, running horizontal across the fields

Businesses call for Lower Thames Crossing approval

Eighty businesses have joined together to call for the government to approve the plans.

An artist's impression of the Lower Thames Crossing disappearing into a tunnel under the Thames Estuary.

Lower Thames Crossing needed for 'economic growth'

MP Jim Dickson says the case for a new Thames Crossing is "compelling".

David Blunkett wearing a blue suit and tie meeting with three woman. All three women are looking at him as he talks to them

Skills hub launched to plug industry shortages

About 20 people, including six prisoners on day release, are taking part in a pilot course.

Head and shoulders picture of resident Susan Bell standing in front of a green bush

'Lower Thames crossing will ruin our village'

Villagers in Orsett Heath are concerned at the impact of proposed new road plan