Orkney Tunnel

The Orkney Tunnel is a suggested undersea road tunnel between Orkney and Caithness on the Scottish Mainland. The expected length of it would be about 9–10 miles (15–16 km).

The tunnel, if constructed, is assumed to make landfall on South Ronaldsay. A total bill of £100 million is mentioned.[1][2]

There are also suggested plans to connect Orkney Mainland to Shapinsay.[3]

References

  1. ^ David Lister (5 September 2005). "Islanders see a brighter future with tunnel vision". The Times. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1765366,00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2007. 
  2. ^ John Ross (10 March 2005). "£100m tunnel to Orkney 'feasible'". The Scotsman. http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/100m-tunnel-to-Orkney-feasible.2609387.jp. Retrieved 13 July 2007. 
  3. ^ "Isle tunnel plans under spotlight". BBC News. 9 March 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4331889.stm. Retrieved 8 June 2009. 
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