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	Encyclopedia: Dartford Crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dartford is the town nearest the crossing on the south bank of the river.
		The Woolwich foot tunnel is a tunnel crossing under the River Thames in east London from Woolwich in the London Borough of Greenwich to North Woolwich in the London Borough of Newham.
		The Dartford Cable Tunnel is a new circa 3 metre diameter tunnel built upstream of the Dartford Crossing in 2003-2004 and designed to carry and allow for maintenance of 400kV national electrical grid cable beneath the Thames; it is accessible by foot as a crossing of the Thames, but...
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dartford-Crossing (646 words)

	Encyclopedia: Dartford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Dartford is the principal town in the borough of Dartford.
		Dartford is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
		Dartford is proud of its sons (Sir) Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of one of the most famous of all rock bands The Rolling Stones.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dartford (1796 words)

	Dartford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is known for the Dartford Crossing, a pair of road tunnels under and a more recently-constructed bridge over the River Thames, linking Kent and Essex and forming part of the M25 motorway.
		As of October, 2003, Dartford's MP is Howard Stoate (Labour).
		The current borough was formed on April 1, 1974 as a merger of the old borough of Dartford, the Swanscombe urban district, and part of Dartford Rural District.
	www.1-free-software.com /en/wikipedia/d/da/dartford.html (139 words)

	M25 motorway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		To the east of London, the toll crossing of the Thames between Thurrock and Dartford is the non-motorway A282.
		The Dartford Crossing, which consists of two tunnels and a bridge, is named Canterbury Way.
		While this is more a structural than a logical issue, at junction 5 near Sevenoaks continuing around the M25 requires the driver to follow the slip roads, as the main routes continue as either the M26 to the east (on to the M20) or the A21 towards the south coast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/M25_motorway (866 words)

	Dartford Technology: Communications - Dartford River Crossing
		The Crossing is situated some 20 miles east of London and carries the M25 motorway traffic across the River Thames between Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex.
		Dartford River Crossing's area of operational responsibility extends from Junction 31 in the north to Junction 2 in the south, a distance of approximately 9 kilometres.
		The first crossing of the River Thames at Dartford was a twin lane bored tunnel which opened in November 1963 as a local link between the A2 and A13.
	www.dartfordarchive.org.uk /technology/communication_drc.shtml (1036 words)

	Dartford Crossing -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Dartford Crossing joins (Click link for more info and facts about Dartford) Dartford and (Click link for more info and facts about Thurrock) Thurrock across the River (The longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea) Thames.
		Motorcycles cross at no charge, all other vehicles must pay a fee to use the Crossing; in effect, for most users, this is just a modern-day (Click link for more info and facts about toll bridge) toll bridge.
		Tolls for both directions of travel are collected at (An area where tollbooths are located) toll plazas on the south side of the crossing.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/da/dartford_crossing.htm (395 words)

	TRn: Dartford Crossing captured by French (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the transfer of operations of the Thames River toll crossing to a new concessionaire the nautical logo of DRCL is being replaced by the roady logo of the UK Highways Agency.
		Dartford River Crossing Limited (DRCL), the design-build-finance-operate concessionaire had been running the operation since mid-1988 from offices on the southern or Kent side of the river overlooking the 27 lane toll plaza.
		Their business entity Dartford River Crossing Limited (DRCL) was committed to raising $300m for a project the centerpiece of which was a new bridge to double the travel lanes to eight, as well as to maintain and manage the tunnels in return for the right to toll.
	www.tollroadsnews.com /cgi-bin/a.cgi/pD7OIgDtEdiLcPaQXXXR5g (3793 words)

	ABD - Dartford Crossing Tolls
		As a matter of principle, the ABD considers it unacceptable to continue to charge vehicles to use the Dartford crossing once the initial period of paying off the debts associated with the construction of the bridge and tunnels has passed.
		The Dartford crossing is a vital part of Britain's national trunk network and should be maintained as part of it, not subject to some additional charge.
		The additional charge is not going to dissuade towing vehicles from using the Dartford crossing, it merely acts to penalize those who use a trailer or tow a caravan.
	www.abd.org.uk /dartford_tolls.htm (994 words)

	Dartford Crossing - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing (Amendment) Regulations 1997: Highways, England and Wales (Statutory Instruments: 1997: 1915)
		The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing (Amendment) Regulations 1995: Highways, England and Wales (Statutory Instruments: 1995: 2060)
		The Dartford-Thurrock Crossing (Amendment) Regulations 1996: Highways, England and Wales (Statutory Instruments: 1996: 2047)
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /dartford_crossing.htm (388 words)

	Serebella Contents Darrell Johnson---Dartford Crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For example, a crossing might be a ford, where people and animals can walk through shallow water.
		A cattle crossing or deer crossing is a location along a road where cattle or deer, respectively, frequently cross from one side to the other.
		A place where pedestrians are permitted to or advised to cross a street.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/contains-112136-112183-Darrell_Johnson-Dartford_Crossing.html (522 words)

	Dartford Crossing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Since its opening in 1963, the crossing has been expanded several times to cope with increased traffic:
		Before the bridge was built, the two tunnels carried traffic in opposite directions (and still do on occasions when the bridge has to be closed due to high winds).
		There are no footpaths or cyclepaths either in the tunnels or on the bridge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dartford_Crossing (255 words)

	A282 Dartford Crossing Order, Highways Agency
		We estimate that the Crossing will pay off all the debts associated with the construction of the bridge and tunnels on or around the end of 2001, but this depends on the levels of traffic using the Crossing in the next few months.
		The Crossing is a trunk road forming a link on the eastern side of the M25, both of which have important roles to play in the national road network.
		If charging for use of the Crossing was discontinued and a significant increase in the level of traffic followed, there could be an adverse impact on the local community and users of the Crossing.
	www.highways.gov.uk /roads/projects/a_roads/a2/dartford/dcross/dcross.htm (4306 words)

	Dartford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is known for the Dartford Crossing, a pair of road tunnelsunder and a more recently-constructed bridge over the River Thames, linking Kent and Essex and forming partof the M25 motorway.
		As of October, 2003, Dartford's MP is HowardStoate (Labour).
		The current borough was formed on April 1, 1974 as a merger of the old borough of Dartford, the Swanscombe urban district, and part of Dartford RuralDistrict.
	www.therfcc.org /dartford-16273.html (131 words)

	Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20)
		Transfer of tunnel crossing and tunnel approaches to Secretary of State.
		Delegation of functions of Secretary of State in relation to the crossing and the approach roads.
		Leases of crossing land, etc.: application of landlord and tenant law.
	www.hmso.gov.uk /acts/acts1988/Ukpga_19880020_en_1.htm (529 words)

	Dartford
		The town of Dartford is the administrative capital: it is so named because the River Darent flows through the town northwards to the River Thames, the northern border of the borough.
		It gives its name to the Dartford Crossing, a pair of road tunnels below the river, opened in 1963 and 1980 respectively; and the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge (October 1991) over the River Thames, linking Kent and Essex and forming part of the M25 motorway.
		From Dartford there are three lines serving London and one to Gravesend and beyond; although, for many of the services, Dartford acts as the terminus.
	www.tuxedo-shop.com /search.php?title=Dartford (716 words)

	M2 Presswire: New operator and charges for Dartford River Crossing - update.@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		From 1st April 2003 a new operator and new charging measures are being introduced at the Dartford River Crossing which links the M25 over the River Thames.
		The Highways Agency announced in January that Le Crossing, a consortia of Ringway, Babtie and Cofiroute, will be the new operator.
		Le Crossing takes over from the Dartford River Crossing Company Ltd whose concession ends on 31st March 2003 under the terms of...
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:99122286&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (188 words)

	Dartford Crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Southbound trafficuses the Queen Elizabeth II bridge, a four-lane cable-stayedbridge (designed by Sir William Halcrow and Partners Ltd), while northbound traffic uses a pair of two-lane tunnels.
		Beforethe bridge was built, the two tunnels carried traffic in opposite directions (and still do on occasions when the bridge has to beclosed due to high winds).
		All other vehicles must pay a fee to use the Crossing; in effect, this is justa modern-day toll bridge.
	www.therfcc.org /dartford-crossing-105887.html (194 words)

	Press Release, Highways Agency
		The Secretary of State decided that at the end of this period, the operation of the crossing would go out to competitive tender and a new charging scheme would be introduced.
		Le Crossing's new contract is for a period of between 3 and 5 years depending upon performance and reviews.
		July 1988: The Crossing transfers from Essex and Kent County Councils to the Secretary of State.
	www.highways.gov.uk /news/press_releases/general/2003_03_19.htm (614 words)

	M25 motorway
		The M25 is not circular since to the east of London for the toll crossing of the Thames between Thurrock and Dartford is renumbered the A282.
		The Dartford Crossing, which consists of two tunnels and a bridge, is also named Canterbury Way.
		Also, at junction 5 near Sevenoaks, to continue around the M25 requires the driver to take an off-ramp as the M25 along the south of London continues east (without a way off) as the M26 and on to the M20.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/m2/m25_motorway.html (597 words)

	Dartford Crossing switches fire extinguishers: News from Firemaster
		Dartford Crossing is to replace its previously used extinguishers with new Firemaster Firestopper ABFFC extinguishers.
		Fire safety is a major priority at the Dartford tunnels and bridge where some 160,000 vehicles cross the Thames on the M25 every day, and Dartford Crossing chose to replace its previously used extinguishers with new Firemaster Firestopper ABFFC extinguishers.
		As well as suppressing explosions, a further advantage of this media at Dartford was that no emulsification takes place, with quick and easy clean-up and the prevention of extended damage.
	www.engineeringtalk.com /news/fma/fma105.html (370 words)

	Examples of applications of Data logging - Dartford Crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Those of you who live in the South East of England may have crossed the Thames using the Dartford Crossing.
		Dartford tunnel for drivers travelling from Kent to Essex.
		Dartford River Crossing website and read About the tolls and volume of traffic.
	www.school-resources.co.uk /Dartford%20Crossing%20Tolls.htm (386 words)

	BIKES GO FREE ON DARTFORD CROSSING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The long awaited removal of tolls for motorcycles using the M25 Dartford Crossing has been welcomed by the BMF as recognition of the benefits of travelling by powered two wheeler.
		This was part of its submission in the last Highways Agency consultation process that resulted in the decision, announced by the Secretary of State last April, to finally remove motorcycle tolls as from midnight on 31st March this year.
		The BMF was part of the initial charging consultation process during the setting up of the Thames crossing's private finance initiative in the late eighties and had also lobbied for an exclusive 'motorcycles only' toll booth channel.
	www.bmf.co.uk /press/2003/press245.html (208 words)

	Dartford Crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A SECOND bridge needs to be built across the River Thames to greatly reduce the amount of heavy traffic using the Dartford Crossing, according to a councillor.
		The factory is located in Dagenham, to the east of London in close proximity to the A13 and M25 as well as the Dartford Crossing.
		The Association of British Drivers Dartford Crossing Tolls Tolls on the Dartford Crossing were introduced in order to pay for the construction of the tunnels and bridge.
	www.onthespot.co.uk /directory/Dartford-Crossing.html (573 words)

	Back Room: Dartford Crossing
		This research, published in August 2001, suggested that use of the crossing would grow more rapidly if there were no charge to use the crossing, which could have an adverse impact on the local community and users of the crossing.
		Paying to use the crossing is not the limiting factor on traffic at the crossing, but rather the capacity of the crossing itself particularly the tunnels.
		The layout of the toll plaza is not designed for free flow conditions, and the toll plazas perform an important safety role in controlling the demand and speed of vehicles both through the tunnels and away from the bridge.
	www.honestjohn.co.uk /forum/post?t=26448 (971 words)

	FTA - News and Press Centre - Press Release - Dartford crossing is taking toll - end it
		The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the reduction in toll charges for lorries at Dartford which come into force on 1 April but has vowed to continue its campaign for the toll to be abolished following the total recouping of construction costs.
		Despite an original undertaking to make the crossing toll free the government has decided that the toll be used to fund public transport schemes.
		'The tolls at Dartford are also a major problem for the freight transport industry because of the delays caused by vehicles queuing to pay the charge.
	www.fta.co.uk /news/pressreleases/archive/20030327Dartfordcrossing.htm (317 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Most stress at Dartford crossing
		Research into anxiety levels of motorists on the M25 suggests the Dartford Crossing in Kent is the most stressful section of the motorway.
		They found the Dartford Crossing was worst because motorists worried about having the right money for the toll.
		At Dartford, anxiety is said to increase as three lanes of traffic suddenly expand into eight lanes for the kiosks - and rises further as vehicles race away from the tolls.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/3541515.stm (299 words)

	Dartford Crossing (Tolls): 24 Mar 2003: Written answers (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his estimate is of the economic cost of delays which will be occasioned to traffic in 2003–04 by means of having to pay tolls at the Dartford crossing on the M25.
		The principal cause of delays at the Dartford crossing is the capacity of the crossing and the surrounding network.
		Research published in August 2001 suggested that use of the Dartford crossing would grow more rapidly if there were no charge to use the crossing.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /wrans?id=2003-03-24.104615.h (193 words)

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