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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.

14, August 2013·1 min read

BBC ponder the likelihood of a ‘Bridge to the Isle of Wight’

The evidence for several 'blue sky thinking' projects is touched on by the BBC this week, including the much-debated issue of a bridge to the Isle of Wight.

3, March 2017·2 min read

Fixed Link campaigners form new commercial arm, taking it to next level

Founding members of the fixed link campaign have set up a new company to take the campaign to the next level. OnTheWight has the details.

1, December 2014·3 min read

Disappointment for fixed link campaigners as council say they can’t hold Referendum

Campaigners say they won't give up trying to find a way for a fixed link Referendum to be held on the Isle of Wight.

25, November 2014·1 min read

For or against a Fixed Link? Where are you on the scale?

Geoff Underwood has created a scale from 0-10 in relation to the Fixed Link debate. Where would you put yourself on it?

20, March 2015·1 min read

Legal entity to promote Isle of Wight fixed link formed

A not-for-profit association has been formed to campaign for a road-based fixed link from the Isle of Wight to the UK Mainland.

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.

30, March 2015·1 min read

Have you added your signature to either the pro or anti fixed-link e-petitions?

If you haven't but want to, you have until just before midnight tonight. Just follow the links in the article.

20, November 2014·1 min read

Pledge from Chancellor to look at fixed link options

Potential light at the end of the tunnel for fixed link supporters as the man with the money says he'll look into options for a bridge or tunnel, but only if Islanders want it.

Tunnel between demark and germany by Femern A-S

1, October 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Tunnel plans make the national press. See them in full here

Take a look at the plans the Pro-Link group believe show "beyond reasonable doubt the massive potential that a Cross Solent tunnel road link will have for the future socio-economic prosperity, lifestyle and standard of living on the Isle of Wight”.

28, March 2007·2 min read

Building Bridges: Fixed Link To The Island or Not?

Many thanks to ‘Bertie’, who sent through info regarding some new e-petitions relating to the Island. One is petitioning for...

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

5, September 2017·2 min read

‘Fury’ of Mainland councillors over lack of consultation on fixed link proposals

Mainland councillors have expressed 'fury' at proposals for a Solent Tunnel and they say, the lack of consultation with them. Those responsible for the plans say councillors are "difficult to pin down" and blame Mainland council transport officers for not passing on details.

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.

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