A303

02/03/2020

Highways England has described as ‘speculation’ reports that the planned tunnel for the A303 at Stonehenge could be scrapped.

06/01/2020

The Planning Inspectorate has passed its recommendation on plans to build a tunnel at Stonehenge to the transport secretary but the project remains unfunded.

04/06/2019

The UN is set to urge ministers to reconsider plans for a tunnel at Stonehenge, including extending the tunnel so its western portal is outside the World Heritage Site – a move the UK has rejected on cost grounds.

16/04/2018

Highways England has pledged to further refine its plans for a tunnel at Stonehenge in response to the views of international heritage experts.

12/09/2017

Highways England has modified its plans for a road tunnel under Stonehenge as part of its £1.6bn A303 upgrade, however it still faces staunch criticism over the scheme and its mounting costs. 

12/01/2017

Plans for a 1.8 mile road tunnel that will run past Stonehenge have been finalised by the Government.  

14/01/2016

An Atkins/Arup joint venture has been appointed as design consultant for the A303 between Amesbury and Berwick Down in Wiltshire.  

24/06/2015

Highways England will carry out remedial works on the A303 near Amesbury after stone used in the original scheme was contaminated with low quality materials.

21/01/2015

Resurfacing work totalling £2.5 million will start this month on the A303 near Amesbury.

18/12/2013

A local traffic group has called on the government to dual the A303 west from Stonehenge.