Government sets out timeline for Heathrow expansion

By Jordan Marshall2018-06-26T13:48:00

The runway could be opertaional by 2026

Construction work to expand Heathrow could begin within the next three years.

The government has laid out the timetable for the construction of a third runway at the country’s busiest airport after MPs voted in favour of the Airports National Policy Statement earlier this week.

Transport secretary Chris Grayling formally designated the Airports NPS as a national policy on Tuesday, paving the way for Heathrow to submit a formal planning application.

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