Neighbours row over site of possible new Thames Crossing
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A new Thames Crossing in Dartford would be the
'wrong option’ after Kent’s transport chief said he wanted it built
within five years.
Cllr Bryan Sweetland (Con) took a trip on the River Thames last
week to look at three potential routes for a crossing.
Options under discussion include two in Gravesham, to the east
and west of Gravesend, and an additional crossing in Dartford
running alongside the QE11 bridge. But Cllr Sweetland
believes the Dartford one is favourite.
KCC’s cabinet member for environment, highways and waste,
is due to discuss the third crossing with Roads Minister Mike
Penning next month.
He said in his view the crossing would be built in Dartford but
admitted the final decision would rest with the government. He also
represents Istead Rise, on Gravesham council, one of the areas
which might be affected by the final decision.
But Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite (Con) was confident that
another crossing would not be built alongside the QE11
bridge.
He said: “I think they (Gravesham) are being a bit mischievous
in talking about another crossing in Dartford.
“Simply expanding the Bridge will be the cheapest option but it
will not solve the problem of preventing tailbacks."
Tuesday, January 24 2012
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