London mayor urged to halt Silvertown tunnel scheme at 11th hour

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London mayor urged to halt Silvertown tunnel scheme at 11th hour
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Green party’s Siân Berry says Sadiq Khan can still change his mind and prevent increase in traffic pollution

Anti-pollution protesters lay flowers outside the offices of the Silvertown tunnel contractor, Macquarie, in London in October last year.Anti-pollution protesters lay flowers outside the offices of the Silvertown tunnel contractor, Macquarie, in London in October last year.Last modified on Fri 5 Aug 2022 07.

The tunnel is due to be built near the existing Blackwall tunnel in east London and would carry four lanes of traffic – two in each direction.the project could cost more than £2bn over the next three decades if it went ahead. Berry said Londoners were capable of coming up with many other options that could work, from new train and bus links to cycling and walking routes under the Thames. She said they may even want something completely different from the tunnel, such as an arts or music venue.

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