The first part of the study will include extensive consultation with both public and private sector stakeholders. In addition the study will have access to the comments made on capacity issues included in the response to the consultation on "Changes to Charges at the Dartford Crossing" carried out earlier this year.
No detailed work has been carried out on the access and congestion implications of any specific option.
Detailed work on the specification of the study has been completed in house and the project is now out to tender with consultants. No locations have been ruled out.