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The Dartford River Crossing is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and has operated continuously since 1963.
Although the nature of the work undertaken by staff remains essentially the same as it was when the first tunnel opened, annual throughput of vehicles rose dramatically, from 5 million in the first year to approximately 50 million now. |
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Colour television cameras positioned along the route are linked to 54 monitors in the Operations Centre and provide the duty Traffic Controller with an instant and continuous view of traffic conditions on both approach roads, in the tunnels and on the bridge. Some of the cameras are shared with both Kent and Essex Police Forces. Also, direct line phones link the Crossing with the emergency services in both counties and contact is also maintained with Police Control Centres around the M25. |
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© Le Crossing Company 2003
Operating the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing on behalf of the Highways Agency. Email admin@lecrossing.co.uk |
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