Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Summary
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's proposal for a third runway, which costs £49 billion and involves moving a major road, the M25. The government believes this plan is more likely to succeed and help make a decision within the current parliament. A final decision will take several years to be made.Key Facts
- Heathrow Airport proposed a third runway that would be 3.5 kilometers long.
- The plan involves constructing a new road tunnel under the airport.
- This expansion project costs an estimated £49 billion.
- An alternative plan by Arora Group suggested a shorter runway without moving the M25.
- The government's Department for Transport favors Heathrow’s plan as more feasible.
- The decision will contribute to the government's Airports National Policy Statement review.
- Completion of the decision-making process is hoped for by 2029.
- Planning permission is required before the runway can be built.
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