Covid takes its toll on Dartford Crossing takings

Travel restrictions saw traffic fall by a quarter, says National Highways

Mark Moran
04 February 2022
 

The Dartford Crossing saw its revenues fall by a quarter (25.5%) during the pandemic as travel restrictions reduced traffic volumes between Kent and Essex, National Highways has revealed.

The tolled crossing comprises two tunnels and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Latest accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021, show income generated from the river Crossing, which uses a free-flow charging system known as the Dart Charge, decreased by £47.6m to £161.4m.

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