High Court Dismisses Challenge Against Stonehenge Tunnel

The decision marks a significant setback for campaigners, but opponents vow to continue their fight against the project.

The High Court in London dismissed a bid by campaigners to stop the construction of a road tunnel near Stonehenge, marking a significant defeat for those opposing the project.
The government and National Highways argue that the tunnel is necessary to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety on the A303, while also reducing noise and visual pollution for Stonehenge visitors.
Opponents, including the Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site group, argue the tunnel could cause irreversible damage to the site and have vowed to continue fighting the decision.
UNESCO has expressed concern that the project could threaten Stonehenge's Outstanding Universal Value, a criterion for World Heritage Site status.
The tunnel project, expected to cost around £1.7 billion, aims to overhaul eight miles of the A303, including a two-mile tunnel near the historic site.