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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.

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.

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.

14, September 2020·3 min read

Solent Tunnel Viability Study: A review of progress so far and what’s next

News OnTheWight has been in touch with those behind the campaign to understand the progress they’ve made so far and what they’re doing next

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.

6, November 2017·1 min read

Mainland portals for Solent Tunnel under discussion

Those behind the Solent Tunnel project say they'll be meeting with mainland authorities over the next two months to 'hopefully confirm' preferred fixed link portal location.

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.

24, October 2017·1 min read

Bob Seely MP makes his views on a fixed link very clear (updated)

If you've wondered what the Isle of Wight MP thinks of the idea of a fixed link to the mainland, OnTheWight has the answer.

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

6, July 2013·1 min read

Letter: No chance of a fixed link

Bob Blocksidge says there is no point discussing the possibility of a fixed link to the Island as he believes there is no chance it'll ever transpire.

28, January 2015·4 min read

Coverage of Labour Party election campaign launch

Follow the live updates from the launch of the Isle of Wight Labour Party election campaign.

7, April 2017·1 min read

Results of Fixed Link Feasibility Study Survey revealed

The Pro-link campaign say the survey was completed by just under 5,000 people on and off the Isle of Wight. OnTheWight has the full details.

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