Essex Chambers of Commerce and the Port of Tilbury welcomed Tim Jones of Highways England to speak to key Essex businesses about the proposals for the Third Lower Thames Crossing.

Mr Jones, who is also the project director for the Lower Thames Crossing, gave an overview of the proposals last Friday.

He said the scale of the project will be one of the largest in the UK once construction gets underway.

Denise Rossiter, chief executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce, said they are fully supportive of the scheme. She said: “The need to improve our road networks in Essex is essential if we are to keep a successful economy in the county and a project like the Lower Thames Crossing will be vital for the future success of Essex’s businesses”