East London crossing lags behind
20th August 1987, Page 7
20th August 1987
Page 7
Page 7, 20th August 1987
— East London crossing lags behind
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• Government ministers are unlikely to see the report on the proposed 2200 million Thames bridge in London's docIdands until next year, because of the complexity of evidence presented to the planning inquiry.
Although the hearing was completed months ago, evidence must still be assessed before advice can be given to Transport Secretary Paul Charmon. The plans were opposed by local Labour councils, which claim lorry and car traffic would increase at the expense of public transport and the movement of goods by rail.
The Government says the bridge is necessary as part of proposals worth billions of pounds to regenerate the Royal Docks. The crossing would be linked to new approach roads which would link the M1 1 from Cambridge to the A2.