LTC Design Refinement Consultation
Highways England have officially announced today (Mon 29th June 2020) that they will be launching the LTC Design Refinement Consultation
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The Thames Crossing Action Group – Keeping you up to date with how the action group is progressing.
TCAG Admin Team
Chair – Roger Slade
Vice Chair / Website – Laura Blake
Treasurer / Secretary – Kim Towlson
Legal Co-ordinator – Leigh Hughes
Latest LTC site works announcements
Find out more about the latest LTC site works announcements (Latest update 24th June 2020): Please remember these works are
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TCAG comment on retrospective LTC compound planning application
Following on from our previous update about the retrospective LTC compound planning application, Thames Crossing Action Group have now submitted
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Transport Action Network take legal action
We offer thanks and support as Transport Action Network (TAN) step up to make a legal challenge against the Government
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Workers are still unable to comply with 2m distancing
You may remember that we previously reported that we felt all LTC work should be halted due to COVID-19. Well,
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Retrospective planning application for LTC compound
One of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing contractors has submitted a retrospective planning application for a compound that has been
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TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020)
Well it is finally complete, we have submitted the official TCAG response to LTC Supplementary Consultation (Spring 2020). We appreciate
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Get Lost LTC!
You won’t be surprised to hear us say “Get lost LTC!“, But what about “Get lost whilst trying to use
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All LTC work should be halted NOW
We have already commented about how the Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation should be postponed until after the Coronavirus crisis
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The Wilderness
The Wilderness has been a part of Ockendon for at least 400 years. It is home to many varieties of
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More HE letters causing stress to residents
You may remember at the start of the Supplementary Consulation we shared details of how HE had sent erroneous letters
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Coronavirus COVID19
As this topic is constantly changing we will keep you updated and also provide a list of links to archived
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Latest from Thurrock MPs
As we all know there are two MPs that cover the Thurrock area, Stephen Metcalfe MP (South Basildon & East
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Impacts to Thurrock
Thurrock Council have long publicly stated their strong opposition to the proposed Lower Thames Crossing, find out more about what
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Supplementary Consultation 2020 step by step
We know you’ve all been asking for any help and advice we can give on responding to the 2020 LTC
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LTC – South of the River
To take full advantage of local knowledge of our friends across the river, we share some of the updates and
Read moreStep by step updates
We will list any further info or updates that we received and publish after the Step by Step to consultation
Read moreSupplementary Consultation 2020 Questions 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, and 9e
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Estimated cost per mile (updated)
We all know what the true costs are to our lives, homes, communities, green belt, ancient forests, agricultural land, wildlife,
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BBC South East News – LTC Budget 2020
BBC South East News (11th March 2020) Not long after arriving at the info event at Linford on 11th March
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Spring Budget 2020 – LTC
Wednesday 11th March 2020 saw the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announce the Spring Budget 2020. The Road
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‘Smart’ LTC aspects of safety
With ‘Smart’ Motorways being very much in the news at the moment, and rightly so, we wanted to know more
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Further LTC updates/answers
We’ve been waiting on answers to some of our questions to Highways England about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing for
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LTC/M25/A127 (J29) junction
For those that may not be familiar, let’s take a look at LTC/M25/A127 (J29) junction, as it’s not a straight
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Impacts of LTC on forests and woodlands
There is no doubting the impact the proposed Lower Thames Crossing would have on so many things, including forests and
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LTC/A13 junctions
In this update we have a look at the LTC/A13 junctions and try to help unravel the mystery of these
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Yet more HE inadequacies
It probably won’t surprise regular visitors to our site that we have come across yet more HE inadequacies, this time
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Utility Trial Trenching Surveys
We have been advised by Highways England that they will be starting Utility Trial Trenching Suveys (UTT). This phase of
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The Stanford Detour
As we have explained previously, one of the problems of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is the lack of adequate
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The Heathrow run way effect
You may have heard the recent news about the Court of Appeal ruling blocking the Heathrow expansion on environmental grounds.
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Unexploded ordnance concerns
There all sorts of concerns about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing. As many know unexploded ordnance (bombs) can be a
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Random development boundary – Bulphan
If you look through the Land Use maps for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing you will notice a very random
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LTC toxic triangle
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing would create a hugely destructive toxic triangle, and is not fit for purpose. We have
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LTC Bottleneck (M25-A13 junctions)
So we’ve already brought you details of the A13 bottleneck caused by LTC, next we bring you details of the
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Proposed Construction hours/routes
As part of the Supplementary Consultation Highways England have provided more details on the proposed construction hours/routes for the Lower
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BBC Essex Radio Interview (29 Jan 2020)
Thames Crossing Action Group were invited on to Dave Monk’s drivetime show on BBC Essex Radio on Jan 29th 2020,
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LTC Smart Motorway?
Something we are all wondering is whether the proposed Lower Thames Crossing will be a Smart Motorway. Not that there
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LTC Map Legends (issued 2020)
There have been many questions and concerns over what the LTC Map Legends actually mean. The wording of the descriptions
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LTC Project Director
There have now been a number of LTC Project Directors. In July of last year (2019) the then LTC Project
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Estimated cost per mile
We all know what the true costs are to our lives, homes, communities, green belt, ancient forests, agricultural land, wildlife,
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A13 Bottleneck (Supplementary Consultation)
One of the many things we have uncovered so far from the LTC Supplementary Consultation information, is that there will
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Lower Thames Crossing Maps (issued 29th January 2020)
New Lower Thames Crossing maps were issued on the 29th January 2020 by Highways England as part of the Supplementary
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Highways England have sent more letters with errors
In response to our email to Highways England we have now received a reply confirming that Highways England have sent
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Initial reactions to the LTC Supplementary Consultation
So as of a minute past midnight on Weds 29th Jan 2020 the info regarding changes for the proposed Lower
Read moreLower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation 2020
The Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation will run for 8 weeks from Weds 29th Jan to Weds 25th March 2020.
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LTC Supplementary Consultation 2020 Index
The LTC Supplementary Consultation will run for 8 weeks from Weds 29th Jan to Weds 25th March 2020. Due to
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Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation Events 2020
Highways England will be holding public and mobile Information Events in Kent, Thurrock, and Essex as part of their Lower
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Supplementary Consultation Deposit and Information Locations
Highways England have announced the Deposit and Information Locations for the Lower Thames Crossing Supplementary Consultation which will run from
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Lower Thames Crossing is not fit for purpose
As we have mentioned previously, many will be under the impression that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is about solving
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A festive message to Highways England!
Our festive message to Highways England! Deck the Roads (to the tune of Deck the Halls)!! Together we are stronger!
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Ground Investigation Site Visits
Highways England agreed to a couple of our admin team members going along for a couple of Ground Investigation site
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Election Candidates on LTC
Thames Crossing Action Group remain politically neutral. However, in the run up to the general election we thought it might
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Archaeological trial trenching and surveys
We have been informed today by Highways England (LTC) that they will be starting Archaeological trial trenching and surveys in
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Ground Penetrating Radar surveys
From Monday, 28th October Highways England will start Ground Penetrating Radar surveys (GPR) going on until mid December 2019. Highways
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Stephen Metcalfe asks Chancellor if Lower Thames Crossing is value for money
Stephen Metcalfe MP has today asked Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, if he will review whether the proposed Lower
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Letter from Jackie Doyle-Price to Grant Shapps
We have been made aware of a letter from Jackie Doyle-Price to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps
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Ground Investigation Leaflet Postage Charge Issue
A postage charge issue has been bought to our attention whereby a large batch of the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
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Summer 2019 Lower Thames Crossing Project Update
Highways England have today, Mon 22nd July 2019 released their Summer 2019 Lower Thames Crossing Project Update. The full update
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Ground Investigations for proposed Lower Thames Crossing
Highways England has today (July 1st 2019) launched a comprehensive programme of Ground Investigations (GI) along the route of the
Read moreSome other responses to LTC Statutory Consultation
Here are some links to some other responses to LTC Statutory Consultation that we have either been sent links to,
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Thames Crossing Action Group response to LTC Consultation
As everyone knows Thames Crossing Action Group did not feel that the Lower Thames Crossing Consultation ran long enough to
Read moreLTC Consultation – Your Response – Question 11
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LTC Consultation – Your Response
LTC Consultation – Your View – An Overview We know some of you have asked for some guidance with your
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Yet more LTC updates
Another of our updates on our latest discoveries regarding the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and it’s impacts on us all.
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Lower Thames Crossing Benefits according to Highways England
It’s the question that we all keep asking. What are the benefits for us in Thurrock (or indeed anywhere along
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December 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The December 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 10th. Highways England were not
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Statutory Consultation
Highways England Statutory Consultation runs from Oct 10th – 23:59 Dec 20th 2018 We are regularly updating the website and
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Some A13/LTC updates
The A13/LTC junction will have an impact on a much bigger area than anyone expected prior to the latest consultation
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Yet another LTC consultation update
What are HE planning to do re Statera gas pipe that is planned to run through near the Tilbury Service
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November 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The November 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 12th. Highways England were in
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Another LTC consultation update
Another consultation update for you, and it’s another one that you need to be sitting comfortably for! It comes in
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LTC and Benny the Beluga
Today at the HE info event at Lakeside Shopping Centre we quizzed HE experts on the Rest/Service Area, LTC/M25/A127 Junctions,
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LTC bottlenecks
As we review the info provided as part of the Statutory Consultation we are already uncovering so much, this post
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TCAG Media Coverage – Week beginning 15th Oct 2018
There’s been lots more media regarding TCAG and the proposed Lower Thames Crossing again this week. Essex Live On Monday
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October 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting
The October 2018 LTC Task Force Meeting took place at the Council offices on Monday 15th. Highways England were in
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