Early work begins on Lower Thames Crossing in preparation for tunnelling in 2028

Work to prepare areas of Essex and Kent for construction of Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has begun, with archaeologists, ecologists and engineers carrying out preliminary activity ahead of major tunnelling due to start in 2028. The post Early work begins on Lower Thames Crossing in preparation for tunnelling in 2028 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Lower Thames Crossing signs £80m hydrogen supply deal

GeoPura has been signed up to supply green hydrogen to the Lower Thames Crossing project.

Lower Thames Crossing: British suppliers could meet 90% of low carbon steel requirements

British suppliers could meet between 85-90% of the Lower Thames Crossing’s low carbon steel requirements according to recent market engagement for the project. The post Lower Thames Crossing: British suppliers could meet 90% of low carbon steel requirements appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

‘Not really where you want to be’: Ground preparation for Lower Thames Crossing tunnelling

Work is ongoing to overcome sub-optimal ground conditions in preparation for the start of tunnelling on the Lower Thames Crossing in late 2028, according to the project’s tunnels director. The post ‘Not really where you want to be’: Ground preparation for Lower Thames Crossing tunnelling appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Monster TBM hunt starts for Lower Thames Crossing

Motorway tunnel project cost soars to £11bn