It was also announced that the Highways Agency will look at whether new licence plate recognition technology could permit free-flow charging.
The BBC reports the Roads Minister as saying; ‘The Secretary of State for Transport and I had a constructive meeting today with local and interested MPs to discuss the Dartford/Thurrock River Crossing.
’We both confirmed that reducing congestion at the Dartford crossing is an absolute priority.
’Our preferred option is the use of newer technology to allow free-flow charging and we have asked the Highways Agency to work-up proposals as a matter of urgency.
’However, we are also willing to consider the possibility of lifting the barriers when congestion is particularly severe.
’Any solution will need to take account of the potential benefits and impacts, and the need to maintain the safe operation of the crossing for the millions of its users.’
The Dartford Tunnel and the Queen Elizabeth II bridge carry, on average, 150,000 vehicles a day.
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