Khan defends huge cost estimate for scrapped Rotherhithe bridge
London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon asked Labour mayor Khan why the projected cost had risen sixfold
London Assembly member Caroline Pidgeon asked Labour mayor Khan why the projected cost had risen sixfold
Residents overwhelmingly backed a bridge - but TfL junked the project saying it was too unaffordable
The bridge had been estimated to cost around £120m, before jumping to more than £600m two years later
But TfL and the Mayor have not yet confirmed their exact transport solution for the river crossing
Work will now begin on considering a ferries option for the crossing said TfL and the Mayor
However, TfL refused to be drawn on specific designs, saying plans were still being worked on
AM also highlights announcement on new Silvertown Tunnel
If all goes to plan, the bridge could be ready for 2020
The bridge could open by 2020
Beating more than 300 other entries, reForm and Elliot Wood have been at the front of promoting the bridge
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