The UK’s £335 BILLION Plan To Build A Bridge To Ireland
In a world where bold infrastructure projects capture the imagination, few ideas have stirred as much intrigue and controversy—as the UK’s proposal to build a bridge to Ireland. Picture this: a sweeping structure, miles long, connecting two nations across treacherous seas, defying the forces of nature and the skepticism of engineers. If built, it would be one of the longest bridges in the world. yet there’s more to this dream than its sheer length and size. in the depths of the Irish sea where the waters plunge to depths of 1000ft, Engineers are tasked with a nearly impossible task. At first glance, the concept seems insane, yet it has been seriously considered at the highest levels of government. What could possibly drive a nation to embark on such an audacious endeavor?
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Origins of the Proposal
2:08 Proposed Routes for the Bridge
2:51 Engineering Challenges and Feasibility
4:24 Economic Implications
6:03 Political Implications
7:11 Environmental Concerns
8:18 Alternative Solutions & Future Outlook
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