The public inquiry into London's proposed Thames Gateway Bridge starts this morning. The dual carriageway bridge would cross the River Thames between Thamesmead and Beckton to the east of London. After the inspector's opening remarks, the case for the applicant Transport for London will be heard. This is expected to take until the middle of next week and it will be followed by the cases for the supporters and local authorities, with the objectors due to have their say from 7 July. Once this initial phase is over, the inquiry will be adjourned until 13 September.