TfL finally signs £1bn Silvertown Tunnel contract

A £1bn PFI contract to build a controversial new road tunnel under the Thames, to ease some of London’s worst-congested roads, was signed this week. Transport for London said work will begin next year on the Silvertown tunnel, which will link Greenwich and Newham. The tunnel will be built and maintained by the Riverlinx consortium.The design includes a 1.4km twin-bore road tunnel under the River Thames as well as 600m of access ramps. Construction is due for completion in 2025.

Evening Standard (25/11/2019)