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According to Logistics UK.
Following the opening of the Silvertown Tunnel in London, Logistics UK Senior Policy Manager - Road Freight Regulation Chris Yarsley says it will increase network resilience and make journey times more predictable but feels the high toll charges penalise essential delivery vehicles who have no alternative means of servicing the capital:
“Logistics UK has consistently supported the Silvertown Tunnel project since its inception and, now it is open, the tunnel will play a key part in London’s road infrastructure.
“Road users have experienced significant bottlenecks at the Blackwall Tunnel and surrounding approach roads as there have been limited alternative routes to cross the Thames to the east of Tower Bridge. For HGVs, this was compounded by height issues at the Blackwall Tunnel which added additional time and cost to transport companies, resulting in higher prices for London’s businesses, residents and visitors. Read more
Source: LOGISTICS UK
