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• Reference: 2019/19671
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 October 2019

In your response to my question 2019/12014 concerning the reasons for building the Silvertown Tunnel, you referenced 700 closures per year in Blackwall Tunnel. What alternative measures have been considered to reduce the number of these closures, other than a new road tunnel?

• Reference: 2019/14183
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 July 2019

Campaigners have suggested that a trial should take place on tolling Blackwall Tunnel, ahead of any decision to go ahead with your planned Silvertown Tunnel. Is this something you will consider to assess the impact of such a policy on traffic volumes in the wider area before you sign any contract for Silvertown?