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Lower Thames Crossing decision delayed for seven months

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Lower Thames Crossing is Britain ’s biggest road scheme, but it has been delayed by seven months .

Environmental campaigners welcomed the latest delay to the 9bn road tunnel linking Essex and Kent .

Transport secretary Louise Haigh was due to sign off a development consent order by last Friday .

But she has now announced a new decision deadline of 21 May 2025 .

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English

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