Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent The British government has gone against the recommendations of planning officials when it approved controversial plans for a tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern EnglandLONDON -- The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England. The A303 highway, which is a popular route for motorists traveling to and from the southwest of England, is often severely congested around the single-lane section of road near Stonehenge. As part of widespread improvements, a two-mile tunnel will be built that will effectively removing the sight and sound of traffic passing the site and cut journey times. The Stonehenge Alliance, which has campaigned against the tunnel, said it “deeply regrets" the decision, which is says will be greeted with “shock” around the world. The group added that the plan will breach the U.K.'s international treaty obligations “not to damage” the World Heritage Site.

Source: ABC News November 12, 2020 16:07 UTC