Plans to build a tunnel or bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland have been scrapped, according to reports. A UK government official told the paper the link – proposed between Portpatrick and Larne – was “dead – at least for now”. The Prime Minister was reportedly supportive of the idea (House of Commons/PA)The plans were derided in Scotland, with UK Transport Secretary Michael Matheson saying it could cost as much as £33bn. The UK Government appeared serious about the link, commissioning a union connectivity review which would, in part, assess its feasibility and cost. “On the back of his interim report in March, we have committed £20m to develop plans that can assess options on road and rail schemes.

Source: Irish Examiner September 14, 2021 09:22 UTC