What is the National Trust calling for?
To ensure that the quality of Stonehenge is not compromised irreparably for future generations the tunnel must be bored, not cut and cover. Furthermore, the Trust is strongly in favour of a long bored tunnel which maximises protection of the integrity of the World Heritage Site (WHS). From the initial assessment carried out by the Highways Agency it would appear that a 4.5km deep-bored tunnel would bring the greatest balance of advantage for the site, particularly in its avoidance of direct archaeological impact and removal of a significant negative impact on the landscape quality of the western third of the World Heritage Site. More information is required on the environmental, health and safety, and engineering impacts of the tunnels, most notably the 4.5km tunnel, and we strongly urge the Government to examine these impacts more fully before reaching a decision on the tunnel length. What is wrong with the cut and cover method? The cut and cover method is unacceptable if we are to im
