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On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.

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The Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing

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Patrol Vehicles
Each patrol vehicle travels at an average of 40,000 miles per annum within the concession area.
Total Bridge Length
The total length of the bridge, including the approach viaducts, is 2,872 metres.
Tunnel Cleaning
The tunnels undergo a regular programme of water jet spray cleaning and have to be washed weekly during the winter months.
Concrete
145,000 cubic metres of reinforced concrete were used in the bridge substructure and approach viaducts.
Replacing the Road Deck
The East Tunnel road deck was replaced at night in prefabricated 45 tonne sections. The tunnel was open to traffic as normal during daytimes throughout the duration of the works.
Main Span
The main span is 450 metres, with the road deck 65 metres above the river providing at least 57.5 metres clearance over the width of the navigational channel.
Air Change
Four ventilation buildings are situated directly above the tunnels. Axial flow fans replace polluted air, which is extracted through large chimneys
Pylons
84 metre high steel pylons are located above 53 metre high concrete piers giving the bridge a total height of 137 metres. From these, the road deck is suspended by cables.
Snow Clearance
Dartford River Crossing has contingencies for keeping the traffic flowing in all weather conditions including heavy snow and ice.

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