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Boris vows to fix London's roads and build new Thames tunnel

by liamssoft | January 12, 2012 at 09:14 am

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Boris Johnson today promised to fix London's roads if he is re-elected Mayor - and build a new Thames crossing within ten years.

In his first firm pledge in the battle for City Hall, he vowed to plough millions of pounds into the city's ageing road network, saying: "This is a time for London to flourish."

The Standard can reveal that Mr Johnson will put an overhaul of the congested roads network at the centre of his battle to win a second term, saying in a speech tonight that politicians have become too afraid of being branded as pro-car.

He also vowed to deliver a new east London Thames crossing to end the misery for thousands of drivers suffering daily transport chaos because of the Blackwall Tunnel.

The Mayor wants to turn his attention to London's roads to make sure that "the carnage" seen on the Hammersmith flyover is never repeated, City Hall allies said today.

He also hopes to improve safety conditions on the roads for cyclists after a number of fatal accidents in recent months.

www.thisislondon.co.uk

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YankeeJim

at 10:52 on January 12th, 2012

Does he plan to be in office for 10 years or more?

liamssoft

at 11:36 on January 12th, 2012

No he will probably be the next Tory leader, but the plans can be put in motion and prioritizing money to roads would be a popular choice.

Traffic Light Synchronization was his last election strategy which hasn't made any real noticeable difference, one of the main problems in London is the road works, but it is sensible to try to fix the roads, some are like third world countries.