Could this be a roundabout too far?
https://www.nation.lk/online/boris-johnson-wants-a-giant-roundabout-under-isle-of-man-to-connect-britain-with-northern-ireland-58104.html
"Plans for 25-mile tunnel connecting Stranraer, Scotland, and Larne, Northern Ireland, is expected to get the go ahead within a matter of weeks
At the time the proposal was ridiculed by some but it appears the suggestion could become a reality.
Both he and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack are believed to be firm supporters of the plans which are said to be similar to the 23.5mile deep Channel tunnel. "
How very boring.
Northern Ireland,
I read that as the Northern Line. Which would have been interesting.
I thought the IOM wasnt actually part of the United Kingdom ?
What we really need is one that goes all the way to the Falkands and then extend it to Tristan da Cunha and Pitcairn in the second phase.
Might be a more convincing spoof were it proof read first.
Nope the IOM isnt part of the UK
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom
maybe Boris will invade it before the next election
I expect Johnson has roundabout envy, because The Faroe Islands has one:
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-55195390
I bet when you the see the plan on the map, it looks just like a dead cat.
Article and btl comments on Slugger - including (eventually) a query as to why this is going to get funding when they can't* even upgrade the Belfast-Derry rail line.
https://sluggerotoole.com/2021/02/19/boriss-burrow-boring-in-more-ways-than-one/#more-134904
- yes yes, I know it's 'won't' not 'can't' and I know why
There is a link at the url in #11 that is veh cool indeed.
http://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html
HS2 will be rebranded next year to being the
'Boris Heart of England Cycleway'
The Channel Tunnel isn't 23 miles deep. I don't think it's even 100 metres deep.
a visual cluehttps://www.ark.ac.uk/elections/
Obviously that should be 23 miles long
( Schoolboy Georgraphy: How wide is the Channel at its narrowest point)
The Slugger article is quite good on how long the north channel tunnel would have to be, and then gets very technical about rail gauges
Deep, man.