Representation by Steven Edwards
- Date submitted
- 24 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The proposed Lower Thames Crossing: • Would induce traffic demand – increasing cross river traffic by 50% (Private E Cars are a massive source of plastic particulates, contribute to congestion, road violence, noise and vast squandering of resources; also with high carbon footprint). • Waste of over £10bn+, not value for money, false economy as other spending would be needed as direct result • Loss and impact to thousands of acres of farmland threatening food security • Destroy and impact woodland (including ancient woodland), trees (inc ancient/veteran), hedgerows, greenbelt • Devastating impact on wildlife and habitat, inc protected species • Increase in air and noise pollution, whole route fails on WHO-10 levels for PM2.5 • No provision for cross river active travel, not viable for public transport due to lack of adequate connections • Destruction and impacts to homes and communities • Concerns about construction impacts