The Lower Thames Crossing is a proposed new road with a tunnel beneath the River Thames, connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex. It will almost double road capacity across the River Thames east of London. The crossing and the new road network – which will have a maximum speed of 70mph – will provide quicker and more reliable journeys locally, regionally and nationally.
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This is one of the most ambitious road projects ever undertaken in the UK and will form a vital part of the UK's transport infrastructure. It is the largest single road investment project in the UK since the M25 was completed more than 30 years ago. The tunnel will be the longest road tunnel in the country and, at 16 metres high, one of the largest diameter bored tunnels in the world.
David Manning
Development Director - Lower Thames Crossing
David Manning, Development Director - Lower Thames Crossing
David Manning is the Development Director for the Lower Thames Crossing project, responsible for overall scheme development including engineering and architecture; traffic modelling and economic analysis; environmental appraisals, and; the development consent order process.
David has been at the forefront of infrastructure for over 20 years, taking major projects from the ideas stage to reality. He has played a vital role in delivering some of the most iconic and transformative transport projects across Europe and Asia including Crossrail, London 2012, West Coast Mainline Upgrade and Hong Kong’s Express Rail Link.
Adept at combining technical expertise with sharp commercial and legal acumen, David is seasoned at maximising economic and social benefits of ‘once in a generation’ infrastructure projects.
Having worked on every side of the fence as the client, consultant and contractor, David is passionate about breaking down barriers to collaboration. He believes that too often project delivery is seen as a temporary situation across multiple organisations. Instead, he says, “We need to invest in common goals early as possible to stimulate innovation, knowledge sharing and growth of our people as well as the infrastructure industry’s capability in meeting the ever-changing future needs.”
Development Director - Lower Thames Crossing
David Manning, Development Director - Lower Thames Crossing
David Manning is the Development Director for the Lower Thames Crossing project, responsible for overall scheme development including engineering and architecture; traffic modelling and economic analysis; environmental appraisals, and; the development consent order process.
David has been at the forefront of infrastructure for over 20 years, taking major projects from the ideas stage to reality. He has played a vital role in delivering some of the most iconic and transformative transport projects across Europe and Asia including Crossrail, London 2012, West Coast Mainline Upgrade and Hong Kong’s Express Rail Link.
Adept at combining technical expertise with sharp commercial and legal acumen, David is seasoned at maximising economic and social benefits of ‘once in a generation’ infrastructure projects.
Having worked on every side of the fence as the client, consultant and contractor, David is passionate about breaking down barriers to collaboration. He believes that too often project delivery is seen as a temporary situation across multiple organisations. Instead, he says, “We need to invest in common goals early as possible to stimulate innovation, knowledge sharing and growth of our people as well as the infrastructure industry’s capability in meeting the ever-changing future needs.”
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