When the channel tunnel was proposed, there were 3 plans that went to final decision. All were rail based as the issue of changing lanes a la scalextric was deemed too risky
Two of the final 3 plans were some form of bridge. One was a part bridge that submerged to a tunnel about a third of the way across. The other was a full bridge.
issues with shipping ruled out the last one and issues with cost ruled out the part bridge
This man is a ****ing disgrace and it's pathetic that people still like him
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Perfect analogyhe isn't a man, he's a giant toddler
Also,the bridge plans have a mid-channel tunnel section for sea traffic.
BBC going big on Boris's latest idea of a bridge built to France. We can't seem to build a by-pass round Worthing or get HS2 moving so how the hell will we do this when the country is allegedly skint ? Boris has form for grand ideas that cost a packet and don't get made, see The Garden Bridge and Boris Island for examples, what a pillock.
This is a great, innovative idea... and that's why it will never happen.
For those who are suggesting that the shipping lanes or high winds would be an obstacle; they wouldn't. There are technological solutions to these kinds of problems as demonstrated in bridges around the world.
Implemented well, it would be a huge boost to both economies and over time would pay for itself... but it will never happen, not in my lifetime. Shame.