MPs push for removal of tolls
Today John Baron MP and Stephen Metcalfe MP, together with other local MPs met with the Secretary of State for Transport in order to raise concerns about the Dartford Crossing. Frustration was expressed about poor technology at toll booths causing unnecessary congestion. John and Stephen put the case for the removal of the tolls so that there would be a free flow of traffic.
John said:
“This was a constructive meeting, but we made clear the frustration felt by many of our constituents when it comes to the unnecessary congestion at the Dartford Crossing. We need better technology to ensure that traffic flows freely. We have been assured that the Government will now urgently explore this idea.”
“As an interim measure, we have also put the case for the lifting of the tolls when there is congestion in order to ease traffic flow – again the Secretary of State is now exploring this option. We also need an earlier warning system on the A127 to help constituents with their journey.”
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Date: 21st July 2010
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