New Trans-Pennine tunnel proposed between Manchester and Sheffield

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe A57 often suffers from traffic congestion, and includes one of the country's most challenging roads, Snake Pass (Getty)A proposal has been put forward by infrastructure company Future Works to construct a 14-mile underground dual carriageway connecting Manchester and Sheffield. Named Trans-Pennine Connect, the project aims to alleviate heavy congestion on existing routes, particularly the A57.The proposed tunnel would utilise the "drill and blast" technique, a Scandinavian tunnelling method used in Norway, according to Clyde & Co, the law firm advising Future Works on the project.If approved, construction could commence before the end of the decade, with completion anticipated by the mid-2030s. A Department for Transport spokesperson said: “We remain committed to investing in projects that deliver for the taxpayer and drive growth, however we have no plans for a Trans-Pennine tunnel due to significant financial and environmental costs.”In fullNorway-style tunnel connecting two major UK cities proposedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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