The Lower Thames Crossing project, estimated to cost over £8 billion, aims to be the largest road tunnel in the UK linking Essex and Kent. It focuses on reducing carbon emissions by 70% and aims to be the greenest road ever built in the UK. National Highways has committed to using low-carbon materials and eliminating diesel by 2027. However, critics from Transport Action Network argue that any construction emission savings will be overshadowed by increased traffic emissions, deeming the project ultimately unsustainable and financially troublesome.
The project aims to reduce construction carbon emissions by 70% and be the "greenest road ever built in the UK," but faces backlash from campaigners.
Campaigners from Transport Action Network argue that any emission savings will be negated by increased traffic once the tunnel is operational.
The £8 billion construction cost will make it one of the UK's most expensive infrastructure projects, raising concerns about financial viability.
National Highways plans to use low-carbon materials and eliminate diesel from construction sites, committing to less than 850,000 tonnes of carbon emissions during construction.
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