Bridge designs were rarely far behind tunnels as different generations of engineers sought to connect the UK and France. Since its founding in 1856 The Engineer has reported on the recurring ambitions of engineers determined to build a physical link between the UK and France. Such efforts finally came to fruition in May 1994 when the Channel Tunnel opened after five years of construction, but as recently as 2018 the idea of a cross channel bridge was raised when Boris Johnson, in his capacity as foreign secretary, suggested a second crossing above the sea.
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