THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the House of Commons to ask a question on the Dartford Crossing.
Ms Craft said: “At best, the proposed lower Thames crossing offers only a short-term mitigation to the problem of congestion at the Dartford crossing, but will have a significantly detrimental environmental and quality-of-life impact for my constituents and feels counterintuitive to the Government’s net zero ambitions.
“Given that, what steps will the Secretary of State take to consider the potential for investment in cross-river public transport, including the KenEx tram scheme—
“What steps will the Secretary of State take to consider cross-river public transport?”
Lillian Greenwood, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
I thank my hon. Friend for her question and completely understand the concerns that she raises about congestion in the area.
“The outlined business case submitted by KenEx, to which she refers, was unfortunately unable to progress further after its submission in 2022, as it lacked critical detail.
“Should alternatives be brought forward, I am sure that they will be considered”.
