Skanska UK Executive Vice President Andrew English said, “The urgent need for the Lower Thames Crossing is clear, to relieve mounting congestion in the area that will open up huge new economic opportunities for the UK.
“This major Pathfinder project gives Skanska, and the wider construction industry, confidence that UK is building again and investing in critical infrastructure. We now have the opportunity to lead the way in new low carbon construction techniques and materials, while also investing in local jobs and skills.”
About the Lower Thames Crossing
The Lower Thames Crossing will connect Kent and Essex through the UK’s longest road tunnel.
It is designed to tackle congestion at the 60-year-old Dartford Crossing, make journeys across the region safer and more reliable and drive economic growth by almost doubling road capacity across the Thames east of London.
It will not only better link the south-east with the midlands and north, it will efficiently connect exporters in the Midlands and North to the channel ports.
About the Kent Roads section
The Kent Roads section will connect the southern part of the A2/M2 route to the tunnel approach and includes the construction of Europe’s widest green bridge, 6km of new road and structures, a new public park and 12 miles of new or improved pathways for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
Leaving a lasting legacy
This major Pathfinder project gives Skanska the opportunity to lead the way in new low carbon construction techniques and materials, while also investing in local jobs and skills.
The project’s targets include recruiting almost half (45%) of our workforce from within 20 miles of the scheme, and upskilling local people with new qualifications and training.
Our goal is to make sure that this project brings significant benefits to the local area and leaves a positive lasting legacy.