Fears planned Silvertown Crossing could drive up Dartford tolls (From News Shopper)

Fears planned Silvertown Crossing could drive up Dartford tolls

9:57am Thursday 17th January 2013 in News By Sam Christie

A NEW Thames tunnel could drive up the cost to motorists using the Dartford Crossing, according to a council report.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is behind the proposals for a new tunnel at the Greenwich peninsula, linking it with Silvertown across the river.

A report by Dartford Borough Council raises fears it could put on pressure to increase the cost to cross the Dartford bridge to maintain the balance of traffic using each crossing.

The earliest the Silvertown tunnel could open is 2021 and a toll charge is likely to be introduced to fund it.

Despite worries the borough council’s report does recommends members support the plans as it could reduce congestion around Dartford.

The issue will be discussed at the council’s cabinet advisory board meeting in the Civic Centre, Dartford, on Monday, which starts at 7pm.

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