Second Harbour Crossing
Almost since the bridge as built reached capacity, before extension via the clip-ons, a second crossing of the harbour was mooted. The high costs and the difficulties of connecting it to the motorway network have so far caused plans to remain at concept stage. In 2008, a study group narrowed down around 160 options to a single recommendation, a multi-tunnel link approximately one km east of the existing bridge, with up to four individual tunnels for motorway and public transport and trains. The proposal has not continued to a political decision or funding stage, though designations are being protected to ensure that further development will not prevent the tunnels being built.
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—Philip Massinger (1583–1640)
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