TFL would like your views on a package of proposed new Thames crossings in east and southeast London, which includes:
- Gallions Reach Ferry. A new vehicle ferry at Gallions Reach which could replace the Woolwich Ferry;
- Silvertown Tunnel. A new road tunnel at Silvertown
Boris Johson claims a new road tunnel under the Thames linking Silvertown and Greenwich peninsula
“will be completed within a decade” he also argued for further investment in “a package of new river crossings for the east of the capital,” to “address existing congestion problems” and “enable future growth.”
Environmentalists have hit out at the plans to build a new road crossing. Friends of the Earth’s London Campaigner Jenny Bates said
“A new road tunnel and car ferry will bring misery to Londoners by creating more noise, more traffic and more pollution. If Boris Johnson wants to keep his pledge to make London the world’s greenest capital his transport policy needs to go in a different direction.”
What will the affect on Tower Hamlets be in future with even more traffic passing through our borough.
Why can’t Cross Rail take the strain. Park and ride from Plumstead to the City and Canary Wharf? Maybe not as Boris will not want to upset his voters in Bexley.
Have your say now as consultation ends Monday 5th March (Tomorrow) – email [email protected] – on line consultation form here.
