The Dartford–Thurrock River Crossing, commonly known as the Dartford Crossing and until 1991 the Dartford Tunnel, is a major road crossing of the River Thames in England, carrying the A282 road betwee
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Overhead view of the crossing looking northbound. The toll booths were replaced by electronic charging barriers in 2014.
Tunnel boring machine used in the western tunnel, 1936.
Northbound vehicles approaching the entrance to the western tunnel, with the bridge in the background
Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime and was the mo
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…construction of the approach road, a World War II bomb was found in its path, which required closure of the entire crossing. The bridge was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 30 October 1991. The total cost of construction was £120 million (£279 million in 2024), including £30 million (£65 million in 2024) for the approach…
On the cover of Time, April 1929
Portrait by Philip de László, 1933
In Auxiliary Territorial Service uniform, April 1945