Dartford Crossing price increase comes into effect

The standard charge for car drivers using the Dartford Crossing is rising from £2.50 to £3.50.

The crossing connects the M25 in Essex and Kent.

The changes come into effect on Monday with the Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood previously telling parliament the price hike was due to increased demand since 2014.

"The crossing has grown 7.5%, with the crossing now used by an average of more than 150,000 vehicles every day and up to 180,000 vehicles on the busiest days," she said.

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