Representation by Julian Howes
- Date submitted
- 9 January 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The main points that I intend to raise are on the following: The traffic impact of the proposal on local roads and junctions on the highway network. The lack of proper links such that traffic from all areas can access the Lower Thames Crossing particularly in respect those to the A13. The lack of necessity in traffic terms in that the majority of traffic that currently uses the Dartford Crossing is unlikely to use the Lower Thames Crossing. The environmental impact and the additional pollution created by the proposal in area that already suffers from significant pollution problems. The impact on local neighbourhoods and accessibility for other road users. The lack of links to strategic areas such as the Port of Tilbury. The poor design and thought on appropriate links. The overall need for the proposal in a time where we should be looking to decrease vehicle movements and provide better transport links. Basically I intend to submit a rebuttable to the necessity of the development in traffic and transportation terms and question if the Dartford Crossing is so congested why are National Highways still accepting developments in and around this Section of the M25 and not suggesting that the Lower Thames Crossing would be a mitigating factor in allowing these developments.