The Dartford Crossing—which is actually two tunnels and a bridge, but let’s not get technical—is one of the busiest toll roads in the UK. Every single day, about 160,000 to 180,000 vehicles cross it. That’s basically a small city on wheels moving through a bottleneck.
Depending on the vehicle, the toll ranges from £2.50 for a car (if you pay in cash or app) to more for vans and trucks. The average pay-per-crossing? Let’s say it hovers around £2.80 per vehicle once you mix in the lorries and the odd minibus.
Now, do the quick mental math: 170,000 cars × £2.80. That’s £476,000. Per day. Yes, you read that right. Nearly half a million quid, every 24 hours. I’m not saying they’re printing money, but… actually, they are.
