Thames Gateway Bridge

The Thames Gateway Bridge is a proposed new crossing of the River Thames in East London.

Related Topics:
River Thames - East London

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It is expected to be built between 2009 and 2013 and will connect Beckton in the London Borough of Newham with Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich.

Related Topics:
2009 - 2013 - Beckton - London Borough of Newham - Thamesmead - London Borough of Greenwich

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The bridge will have a span of some 650 metres, must allow a 50 metre vertical clearance for ships, yet not impede the flight path of the nearby London City Airport. A number of designs have been prepared for public consultation; two are arched structures, and another two are a truss structure, and a box girder structure. The designs foresee one bus lane and two road carriageways in each direction, and provide for the later introduction of trams or a light railway. The estimated cost, in 2003 figures, is £435 million.

Related Topics:
Bridge - Metre - Ship - Flight path - London City Airport - Truss - Box girder - Tram - Light railway

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Public consultation showed 85% of respondents were in favour of the proposed bridge. However 74% also supported keeping the Woolwich Ferry open "in some form".

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