The government's decision to sell the Dartford Crossing is likely to leave logistics firms and transport planning bosses across the country facing higher costs, it has been claimed.
UK prime minister Gordon Brown yesterday (October 12th) revealed plans to offload the Dartford Tunnel and the Queen Elizabeth II bridge in an effort to reduce the budget deficit.
The transport links are just two of a number of government assets that will be sold off, with the cross-Channel rail link and bookmaker Tote also up for auction.
Mr Brown hopes to raise around £16 billion through the sales, but the Association of British Drivers has hit out at the decision.
Spokesman Nigel Humphries said it was "appalling news", claiming both the bridge and tunnel are a vital part of the UK's national road infrastructure.
"It is completely unacceptable that they should be sold, possibly to foreign investors," he insisted.
"We have no doubt that any sale will result in large increases in tolls as the purchaser tries to recoup their investment."
The association added that the decision will come as a major blow to local businesses and logistics companies, who are already struggling with the recession.
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