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Old September 26th 11, 05:43 PM posted to uk.transport.london
Paul Bowery Paul Bowery is offline
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Default Dartford Crossing charges to rise

On Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:55:08 +0100, "Mizter T"
wrote:


Regarding the rises in the Crossing charges, I wonder to what extent it
might push traffic seeking to avoid paying into routing via the Blackwall
Tunnel instead (i.e. via the A2 or A20 on the south side and the A12 or even
A13 on the north side) - away from the (long) peaks, e.g. in the middle of
the day, it could be a feasible alternative.


A2 to M11 via the Blackwall Tunnel is a good alternative at quiet
times. I often went that way at night before the Crossing went free -
distance wise it's not much further. Only a few traffic lights so it's
nearly nonstop, traffic permitting.