Lower Thames Crossing

Surveys are taking place along the #LowerThamesCrossing route to help plan and deliver the project. You might see small teams and specialist equipment on our work sites while this work takes place. View more on our interactive map: ow.ly/pv0I50YuGC2

Our community events continue this week! Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team, plus at Orsett Hall Hotel on Wednesday, you can view a 3D model showing the northern section of the route. See the full list of events here: nationalhighways.co.uk/.../comm.../co…

Work compounds and haul roads are being set up to support delivery of the #LowerThamesCrossing Haul roads are temporary routes within work areas that allow materials to move safely while helping keep construction traffic off local roads. Find out more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

What stage is the #LowerThamesCrossing at? Early work is underway along the route including surveys, utility diversions and setting up work compounds. Explore what’s happening near you on our interactive map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/cd4…

We’ve reached an important milestone on the Lower Thames Crossing - early construction work is now underway. Following years of consultation and design development, activity has begun as the project moves away from design and into delivery. Read more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

Yesterday was International Women’s Day, so we’re celebrating the women helping shape the project. As one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, we'll support thousands of jobs and apprenticeships during construction. Find out more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

This week, we start our community events, where local residents can learn more about our plans for the year ahead. Come and chat to the #LowerThamesCrossing team! See the full list of events here: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

We’re committed to being a good neighbour, and keeping you informed about our work and upcoming jobs and training opportunities. See what is happening on our community hub: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

Creating new habitats, protecting the region’s heritage, and diverting vital gas, water and electricity lines – just some of the work we’ll do to prepare for the major construction of the road and tunnels. Find out more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

NEWS: Early work begins on the Lower Thames Crossing. Find out more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

There are still spaces available on our free, women-only introduction to construction course at the #LowerThamesCrossing Skills Hub in #Gravesham, delivered in partnership with @skillscentreltd Sign up now: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

A commemorative plaque has recently been unveiled at Upminster Tithe Barn to mark the completion of a major conservation project delivered in partnership with @NationalHways #LowerThamesCrossing project, @HistoricEngland and @LBofHavering.

Green hydrogen is one of the cleanest sources of energy available and, when used, creates nothing but water and heat. We’re using it to replace over 12 million litres of diesel, cutting our carbon footprint. Watch now: ow.ly/aJlE50YkUl5

NEWS: Record hydrogen deal for Lower Thames Crossing East Midlands firm @geo_pura to supply largest ever volume of hydrogen for a British construction project. Read more: ow.ly/NKrU50Yk6EZ #DfT, #DESNEZ, #DBT #ConstructZero #HydrogenUK @energygovuk

Apply to join our free, women-only introduction to construction course, delivered in partnership with @skillscentreltd Skills Centre in March at our #LowerThamesCrossing Skills Hub in #Gravesham. Visit our website to register and find out more: nationalhighways.co.uk/.../join-our-w…

In March, we’re holding nine community drop-in events close to the #LowerThamesCrossing route and the #DartfordCrossing, where local residents can learn more about our plans for the year ahead and what to expect in their area. View the full list of events: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…

Following an article published by @TheTimes yesterday suggesting the Lower Thames Crossing is set to be built with foreign steel, we can clarify that this is not the case. The UK steel sector can meet 85% to 90% of the project's requirements. More info: nationalhighways.co.uk/blogs/lower-th…

It’s #NAW26 and we’re celebrating! Ashleigh’s started her apprenticeship journey in 2024 and recently completed her EPA exams and is now building on what she’s learned. Apprenticeships like this show just how powerful hands-on learning can be. #SkillsforLife @Apprenticeships

Our support for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek continues! We hosted a Tutor Encounters event for careers leads, learning about #LowerThamesCrossing, our ambitions & the apprenticeship opportunities available. @LeighAcademy @balfourbeatty @SkanskaUKplc @MurphyGroup1951 @Bouygues_C

The #LowerThamesCrossing Skills Taskforce came together for its second meeting this week to check in on progress and talk through some of the big workforce challenges ahead. Read more: nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/lowe…