This section covers the tunnel part of the route highlighted above.
The tunnel crossing will pass beneath the River Thames with its southern entrance located to the east of the village of Chalk, and its northern entrance to the west of East Tilbury.
On the southern section, the tunnel will pass under the:
On the northern section, the tunnel will pass under the East Tilbury Marshes.
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Proposed view inside the tunnel
The Crossing - Proposals
Proposed south tunnel entrance before and after
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Proposed north tunnel entrance, looking south
Existing and proposed south tunnel entrance approach, looking north (Swipe across to compare image)
Proposed south tunnel entrance, looking north
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