I wonder who started the rumour....ART was it you?

https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/18268645.stonehenge-tunnel-scheme-scrapped/

This just in from Highways England:

"Good morning,

I’m sure you’ve seen the articles in the media (Salisbury Journal and Mail Online to name a couple) with the headline that the scheme is to be “scrapped”.  

I just wanted to let you know we have no information to suggest there is any truth in the rumour contained in the stories. Our official lines – which you are welcome to share - are":

"This is pure speculation. The A303 Stonehenge scheme is going through proper planning process and we are awaiting a final decision from the Secretary of State for Transport.

In the development of the A303 Stonehenge scheme, we have conducted a number of ground investigations, archaeological and ecological surveys. These have helped to inform the design and the procurement process.

The results, which we are continuing to analyse, are in line with our expectations. 

Kind regards"

Marcia Daniels

Senior Communication and Engagement Manager A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge)

And here's what John Glen MP has to say about these rumours: https://www.johnglen.org.uk/ 

City MP John Glen, who has championed the tunnel scheme, said: “Large, strategic infrastructure projects like this are always subject to ongoing controversy and rumour until the final decision is made by the government.   I am obviously aware of media speculation on the project in recent months, but this is a decision for the Secretary of State for Transport to take, not a choice devolved to the Westminster rumour mill.  The Planning Inspectorate made their recommendation to Grant Shapps on January 2, beginning a three-month period in which to issue a final decision on the project. We await his decision.  I appreciate that there is considerable cost accompanying the project but I have always been clear that the alternatives to what have been proposed do not stack up.   Mr Glen added:  The ‘surface’ options following close to the current route are the most archaeologically and environmentally damaging to the World Heritage site, while options deviating the road much further south near to Salisbury will obviously not produce the journey time reductions required of the project.“Ultimately, however, this is not a decision for the local MP or city minister, and we all need to wait to see what conclusion is reached.”