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£1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel project gets green light

A £1.7bn project to create a new two-lane dual carriageway for the A303 in Wiltshire, including a two-mile tunnel past the Stonehenge stones has been given the planning green light.

Three joint ventures are currently in the running to build the project: BMJV (Bouygues/Murphy); HDJV (Hochtief/Dragados); and More JV (FCC Construcción, BeMo Tunnelling and Salini Impregilo). A preferred bidder is expected to be announced next year.

The new dual carriageway will run between Amesbury and Berwick Down. Other key elements of the development are:

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