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Dartford Crossings Tolls
jazzhag Started conversation Feb 16, 2006
When the tunnel was built in 1969, the tolls were supposed to be scrapped once enough cash had been taken to cover both the cost of construction and the on-going maintenance. This period was extended with the construction of a second tunnel in the late 1970's, and extended once again with the construction of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, which was completed in 1991. The crossings were finally paid for, and enough money set aside for their maintenance, in 2003. The government, however, immediately moved to reverse the promise first made over 3 decades earlier, preferring instead to trouser the £65m + profit it generates each year.
Now run by French company Le Crossing - see further info on http://www.scrapthetolls.com/ and others.
Dartford Crossings Tolls
Emmily ~ Roses are red, Peas are green, My face is a laugh, But yours is a scream Posted Feb 19, 2006
Hi jazzhag 
I believe that info is available on Dartford Crossings (A667839) which this Entry links to. 
Emmily 
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