Major road projects to be built 'at pace' as King's Speech confirms new plans for Lower Thames Crossing

1 sources1 storiesFirst seen 5/13/2026Score26Breakthrough

Single Source

Bigness

Coverage

Recency

Engagement

Velocity

Confidence

Clipability

Polarization

Claims

Contradictions

Breakthrough

100

Sentiment Mix

Positive0%

Neutral100%

Negative0%

Geography

EuropeNorth America

Expert Signals

GB News - News

source • 1 mention

AI-Generated Claims

Generated from linked receipts; click sources for full context.

Drivers across the UK will see new roads being built "at pace" in the near future, including the Lower Thames Crossing, after the measures were confirmed during the King's Speech this morning.From the House of Lords, King Charles outlined the financial, social and investment plans from Sir Keir Starmer and his Labour Government.At the start of the speech, King Charles acknowledged the "dangerous and volatile world" and how it could threaten the UK.Alongside new measures for infrastructure projects, the King confirmed that roads would be "built at pace", including the Lower Thames Crossing.

Supported by 1 story

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Lower Thames Crossing will connect Kent and Essex and aims to slash traffic rates that continue to impact the Dartford Crossing and roads near London.Since opening more than 60 years ago, the Dartford Crossing has exploded in popularity, with congestion estimated to cost the UK more than £200million every year in time lost due to traffic.While it was only...

Supported by 1 story