Dartford crossing fees to rise

The cost of driving a car on the crossing will increase in September

- By NEIL LANCEFIELD

MOTORING groups have criticised the decision to increase Dartford Crossing charges by 40 per cent.

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing, which features a bridge and two tunnels connecting Thurrock in Essex with Dartford in Kent, will rise from September 1 to “manage traffic.”

Examples of increases for one-off payments in from £2.50 to £3.50 for cars, from £3 to £4.20 for coaches and vans, and from £6 to £8.40 for lorries. It is the first time prices have gone up since 2013.