영국, 세계 최장의 도로 터널 건설 추진 UK to build the world's longest road tunnel

UK to build the world's longest road tunnel

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영국이 세계 최장 도로터널 건설을 추진한다.

영국 교통부는 최근 5개노선을 보여주는 조사 결과를 발표했다.

총 78억불이 소요될 트랜스페니터널로 불리우는 이 터널의 길이는 16~29km 사이로 맨체스터에서 쉐필드까지 30분의 통근시간을 단축시켜주게 된다.

그러나 전문가들은 터널이 너무 길어 '심리적 공항'을 겪을 것을 우려하고 있다.

5개 노선은 모두 쉐필드 북측 M1으로 연결되는 맨체스터 M60 동부측과 연결된다.

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ki chul, hwang conpaper editor 

by Yasmin Al Heialy on Aug 22, 2016 

The UK’s Department for Transport has recently published a study that shows five potential routes for its plans to build the longest road tunnel in the world.

The Trans-Pennine tunnel, which will cost around $7.8bn (GBP6bn), will stretch between 16-29km long, and will cut commute from Manchester to Sheffield by 30 minutes.

According to the Telegraph, experts have warned that road users could suffer "psychological difficulties" because of the length of the tunnel.

The Trans-Pennine tunnel study was launched by the UK government in autumn 2015 as “one of a number of studies aimed at addressing some of the biggest challenges facing the road network in the UK,” according to a statement from the Department for Transport.

All five routes join the M60 east of Manchester to the M1 north of Sheffield, with four options starting at the M67.

Transport Minister John Hayes said: “Today’s study brings us a step closer to building a Trans-Pennine roads tunnel – it would be the most ambitious project since the construction of the first motorways 50 years ago.

“We are already spending $19.6bn (GBP15bn) on the biggest upgrade to the road network for generations.”

The next phase, he added, is aimed at creating more vital links, creating jobs and opportunities and helping hardworking families across the country feel the benefits of our investment.

The study is part of the government’s next phase of road improvements, which will get underway from 2020. The current Road Investment Strategy period covers 2015 to 2020.

In the final stage of the study, expected to be ready by year-end, the strategic and economic cases and cost estimates for each of the five options will be provided.

John Cridland, chairman of Transport for the North, added: “The study shows a tunnel beneath the Pennines would both boost the economy of the region, and potentially benefit the environment of the Peak District by reducing traffic in the national park.

“This is just one of the visionary projects Transport for the North is working on, as well as other schemes, such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, as we continue to develop a Transport & Investment Strategy to connect the North and transform its economy.”

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