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Ever wondered what might have been if a bridge had spanned the English Channel instead of the Channel Tunnel?

In the fascinating article "The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was," we explore how the ambitious vision of a bridge could have transformed Britain's connection to Europe. Imagine driving to Paris for a croissant and coffee in just a couple of hours—no plane tickets required! But alas, the bridge remains a mere daydream while we settle for the speedy undersea rail link.

I can't help but chuckle at the thought of trying to fit a double-decker bus on a two-lane bridge! What a sight that would be!

So, what do you think—would you have taken the bridge or preferred the tunnel?

Read more about this intriguing piece of history here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/

#History #ChannelTunnel #Transportation #InnovativeIdeas #DreamsAndReality

Ever wondered what might have been if a bridge had spanned the English Channel instead of the Channel Tunnel? 🤔 In the fascinating article "The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was," we explore how the ambitious vision of a bridge could have transformed Britain's connection to Europe. Imagine driving to Paris for a croissant and coffee in just a couple of hours—no plane tickets required! But alas, the bridge remains a mere daydream while we settle for the speedy undersea rail link. I can't help but chuckle at the thought of trying to fit a double-decker bus on a two-lane bridge! 🚍 What a sight that would be! So, what do you think—would you have taken the bridge or preferred the tunnel? Read more about this intriguing piece of history here: https://hackaday.com/2025/10/27/the-channel-crossing-bridge-that-never-was/ #History #ChannelTunnel #Transportation #InnovativeIdeas #DreamsAndReality

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The Channel Crossing Bridge That Never Was

When the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994, the undersea rail link saw Britain grew closer to the European mainland than ever before. However, had things gone a little differently, history …read more

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