Shetland Eyes Faroes-Style Tunnels to Replace Ageing Ferries

Shetland eyes Faroes-style tunnels to replace ageing ferries

The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.

Highways Magazine - Shetland Islands Council plans underwater road tunnels

The Shetland Islands Council has thrown its weight behind plans to build underwater road tunnels connecting the four outlying islands, including funding a £1m feasibility study.

Shetland Islands plan to build underground tunnel network

The new project has been inspired by the success of underground tunnels in the Faroe Islands. Image: Shutterstock Multi-million pound project will create tunnels to four outlying isles in the Shetland archipelago, replacing ferries By Victoria Heath A new multi-million pound plan to replace ferries with a network of undersea tunnels in the Shetland Islands has been announced by the island’s council. When completed, these tunnels would connect fo…

Enhancing Connectivity: Shetland Islands Plan for Tunnels Inspired by the Faroe Islands - The Global Herald

The Shetland Islands are outlining ambitious plans to develop a network of undersea tunnels, a move inspired by the successful infrastructure strategies of