Stonehenge road tunnel, tunnel in England
The Stonehenge road tunnel was a planned project designed to carry a section of the A303 road underground beneath part of the Stonehenge site. The scheme aimed to hide the road from view and reduce its impact on the ancient monument.
Discussions about a tunnel at Stonehenge began in the 1990s with various plans that changed over time. The project was approved in 2020, but was blocked by courts in 2021, and was ultimately cancelled in 2024 due to high costs and other priorities.
The name Stonehenge refers to the stone structures that have stood at this location for thousands of years. Today visitors from around the world come to see the ancient stones and reflect on the people who built them long ago.
The Stonehenge site is accessible via established paths and reached easily from major roads, though the A303 runs nearby. Visitors should prepare for all weather conditions and wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes.
The tunnel was originally planned to be over 1.8 miles long to carry traffic completely underground and protect the ancient site. UNESCO repeatedly warned that the project could endanger the World Heritage status of the location, which became one of the main arguments against it.
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