Motorists could pay triple on Dartford Crossing to help fund Lower Thames project - 'Huge hit for public'

Motorists could pay triple on Dartford Crossing to help fund Lower Thames project - 'Huge hit for public'

Drivers could be forced to pay as much as triple the amount in tolls across a popular crossing if the proposed Lower Thames Crossing is built using private finance. It comes after campaigners warned that if the new crossing goes ahead with private finances, the Dartford Crossing could see its daily fees rise to £8.10.The Transport Action Network claimed that lorries would face charges of £14, compared to the current £2.50 fee for cars crossing t…