Britain’s longest motorway tunnel that will cut journey times in half is hit by HUGE setback to £10billion plans

PLANS for a major infrastructure scheme, including a motorway‑style tunnel under the Thames, have been pushed back. The Lower Thames Crossing, which would connect Tilbury in Essex to Medway in Kent and create Britain’s longest road tunnel, is now expected to open in 2034 rather than the early 2030s, according to industry reports. The 14.3‑mile…