What Is The Silvertown Tunnel And How Did It Open Early?
The Silvertown Tunnel underneath the River Thames opened in April 2025 but whilst the concept was proposed for decades, it remarkably opened ahead of schedule.
What Would It Take To Build Tunnels Under The Atlantic Ocean
The transatlantic tunnel is one of the most ambitious tunnel projects ever conceived, one currently believed to be impossible. What would it take to build it?
Could Tunnels Connect The Shetland Islands To Each Other?
With a planned Shetland Islands tunnel project reaching a breakthrough stage, it is important to look at the proposals, planning and potential implementation.
Could A Transport Tunnel To A Football Stadium Be Built?
As part of an ambitious regeneration plan, a football team is planning to build a new stadium and a 1.5-mile tunnel underneath the UK’s second-biggest city.
Why Was The Longest Tunnel Closed And How Was It Reopened?
One of the most ambitious tunnel projects in history would only be matched by one of the most complex and comprehensive tunnel repair projects ever attempted.
What Is The First Underwater Tunnel To Feature A Roundabout?
The Faroe Islands, like many archipelagos, often has difficulties with connecting the different islands, towns and cities, leading to a rather unusual solution.
Would A Tunnel Connecting London To New York Be Possible?
One of the most famous hypothetical tunnels in existence, a transatlantic tunnel would be the most ambitious tunnel project in human history, but is it doable?
Why Have Tunnels Hosted Several Competitive Racing Events?
Tunnels are the ultimate infrastructure project designed to make getting from one location to another easier, but some have ended up hosting unique race events.
What Lessons Can We Learn From The Most Problematic Tunnels?
Most of the time, tunnel projects are measured twice and built once, but there are times when the execution of a tunnel project leaves a lot to be desired.
Why Is The High Speed Two Tunnel Project Being Extended?
After a tempestuous history, High Speed 2’s extension to Euston is important not only for its own sake but as a commitment to using tunnels to improve rail.