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Idea for ‘pollution’ tents over major roads deemed a potential health hazard

File photo dated 27/10/10 of a general view of traffic on a motorway. Large "tunnels" covering stretches of motorway to protect locals from dangerous levels of pollution are being considered by Highways England.
File photo dated 27/10/10 of a general view of traffic on a motorway. Large "tunnels" covering stretches of motorway to protect locals from dangerous levels of pollution are being considered by Highways England.

With the number of premature deaths linked to air pollution at around 40,000 per year, plans to build special tunnels that absorb emissions have been announced by Highways England.

However, its idea to build special 'tents' over roads to trap fumes so that any nearby housing would not be so heavily impacted by toxic emissions has been heavily criticised.