New river crossings in East London

Media Release

 

Date:    7th July 2014

From:   Jackie Doyle-Price Member of Parliament for Thurrock

 

Transport for London are consulting on a number of options for new river crossings in East London.

 

A new crossing at Silvertown is already planned and detailed consultation will take place later this year.  In addition TFL are inviting views on new ferry services at Woolwich and Gallions Reach and new tunnels or bridges at Belvedere and Gallions Reach.

 

Jackie said, "I have responded to say that Transport for London should be looking at the new crossings at Belvedere and Gallions Reach.  The Belvedere crossing to Dagenham offers the potential for significant regeneration and will alleviate congestion at the Dartford crossing.

 

That said, if this option is explored there will need to be investment in the supporting road infrastructure as this will add to congestion on the A13 without it.  As it is there is often serious delays from Ripple road tailing back to Dagenham, as regular users will know.

 

I am pleased also that TFL are looking at the potential for new ferry services.  I think that the Department of Transport would do well to look at the potential afforded by ferries to expand crossing capacity in the Lower Thames."

 

To have your say on proposals for new river crossings in East London, fill in the online consultation at www.tfl.gov.uk/new-river-crossings.

 

ENDS

 

Note to Editors

 

Jackie can be contacted on 01268 200430 or 0207 219 7171, or mark.coxshall@parliament.uk

 

Mark Coxshall

 

Office of Jackie Doyle Price and Stephen Metcalfe

Members of Parliament for Thurrock and South Basildon & East Thurrock

 

Office:                  01268 200430

Westminster:    0207 219 7171

Mobile:                07850 005630