Jimit,
First, let me put my opinion across, before I get slated (not necessarily by you ;D). I think the tunnel is the best way, with no roads anywhere near. Ideally there should be no transport, except wheelchair access, with EH staff on hand to help the disabled who may have arrived on their own.
Entrance fees should be kept to a realistic price, affordable by all.
There are a few good points in that article.
One is that the drive past affords a free view of Stonehenge to British people passing by. Tourists from other countries will pay because they're probably on a one off trip here. In the case of Americans and Japanese, it's on the list of "must dos", and rightly so if you've come all that way. I hate the road, but it's good for those who can't afford the entrance fee, which is outrageous, especially those who can't walk far.
The second is the point that the entrance fee will probably be increased to offset the cost of the new Stonehenge, and to make the most of it. After all, it's a good excuse to rip people off.
Wouldn't it have been good if the money wasted on the so-called "Millenium" rip-off (not even the right year) Dome, had been spent on the symbol of our national heritage. Instead it was wasted on more government hype, and paid for by the people, plus the so-called National Lottery "charity".
Ha ha ha, the directors laughed all the way to the bank.
So don't let them tell you it's "too expensive to put a tunnel in".
Irately yours,
TE.
