Research and analysis

Fixed transport link between Great Britain and Northern Ireland: technical feasibility

Assesses the feasibility of a fixed link between Northern Ireland and Great Britain as part of the union connectivity review.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 26 November 2021

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A fixed link between Great Britain and Northern Ireland: technical feasibility

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Sir Peter Hendy has been asked to assess the feasibility of constructing a fixed transport link between Northern Ireland and Great Britain as part of the independent union connectivity review.

This report:

• reviews existing transport links
• outlines the methodology of the study
• reviews the technical feasibility of a fixed link along the corridor
• assesses the environmental impact of construction
• provides an estimate of costings

The study investigates tunnel and bridge options and also considers the land connections that would be necessary to link a crossing into existing transport networks.

Published 26 November 2021