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Solent Tunnel

The Fixed Link Tunnel campaign group, Pro-Link, has been campaigning for a feasibility study into the proposal for the Solent Tunnel – a fixed link between the Isle of Wight and Mainland – since 2014.

Run by Carl Feeny, Kevin Price and Tim Cooper, Able Connections Ltd has been set up as a body with which to communicate professionally with those in the transport industry.

Below are articles mentioning the fixed link debate, Solent Tunnel and Able Communications Ltd.

26, July 2017·5 min read

Transport Infrastructure Task Force (TITF): Important Isle of Wight transport review published

A year-long study of the the Isle of Wight's transport infrastructure, including the train line, bus service, ferries, the Medina River link and more. OnTheWight has the details of the Task Force recommendations.

12, July 2017·1 min read

Pro-link group to present their argument to Isle of Wight council

The presentation to the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Regeneration, Planning, Housing and the Environment is expected to take place in the autumn.

Artists impression of the Solent Freedom Tunnel portal at Whippingham, IOW.

19, May 2017·1 min read

Solent Tunnel: Proposed entrance and exit locations revealed

The proposed entrance and exit locations for the Solent Tunnel have been revealed, with detail on developments being made towards a fixed link between the Isle of Wight and mainland.

12, April 2017·1 min read

Fixed Link – Yes or No? – Ryde Academy students go to the polls

Ryde Academy was rich with debate and opinion during a week long referendum campaign on whether the Isle of Wight should have a fixed link or not.

19, November 2014·1 min read

Islanders join the campaign against a fixed link to the mainland

As well as those who are keen to push for a fixed link to the mainland, there are others who would rather seek to improve the ferry services than endorse a tunnel or bridge across the Solent. They urge others who feel the same to sign their ePetition.

14, November 2014·3 min read

The fixed-link debate continues with pro-campaign calling for a referendum (updated)

The pro-campaign say they have the assurance from the Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, that if enough Islanders are interested, a referendum on a fixed link could take place in 2015. He disputes giving his support to a referendum.

6, March 2012·1 min read

Letter to the Editor: Would A Fixed Link Encourage More Business?

One VB reader asks what other readers think about the idea of a fixed link

7, February 2015·2 min read

Your great ideas to improve the Isle of Wight: Transport

The overwhelmingly most popular idea from readers to improve the Isle of Wight was to tackle transport. Whether it be ferries, roads, trains or the idea of a fixed link. In coming weeks we'll feature your other ideas too, but in the meantime, read on.

1, December 2014·3 min read

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