Piers Meyler, Local Democracy Reporter
Published:
12:50 PM April 20, 2021
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Roads in Essex could suffer serious congestion if a massive new £3.5billion theme park goes ahead, according to traffic experts.
There are concerns about the potential impact on the Dartford Crossing, and roads across a large part of south Essex.
Highways England says locations of potential concern include M25 junction 2, M25 junction 30, the A13/A1089 junction and the A2/M2 east of the M25.
Discussions are taking place over the plans submitted for the
Elizabeth line, HS1 and Dartford Crossing could be overwhelmed by £3.5bn London Theme Park
Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and numerous local authorities have warned that transport infrastructure in London and Kent could be overwhelmed if the proposed £3.5bn London Resort Theme Park is given the go-ahead.
In written submissions to The Planning Inspectorate, the park’s developer London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) is urged to carry out further transport impact assessments with warnings that the Elizabeth line, High Speed 1 rail line and key roads such as the Dartford Crossing could be severely impacted.
There are also concerns about the proposed development which uses land safeguarded for the potential Crossrail extension to Ebbsfleet.