Norway To Build The World’s Longest, Deepest Road Tunnel That Will Cut 21-Hr Coastal Drive Down To Half; Here’s All About It

Norway will soon begin construction of the world’s longest, deepest tunnel – Rogfast Tunnel. This tunnel will connect southern and northern Norway and be a game-changer in the transportation system as it will cut the commute time by almost half, once complete. As per reports, the tunnel will become operational by 2033. Scroll on to know more about this tunnel.

Rogfast Tunnel, World’s Longest & Deepest Road Tunnel To Be Constructed In Norway

Said to be the world’s longest and deepest road tunnel, the Rogfast Tunnel is Norway’s newest infrastructure project. Spanning 16 miles and reaching a depth of 1,300 feet beneath the sea, this upcoming tunnel project will connect Randaberg and Bokn in Rogaland County. According to The Times of India, the tunnel will be built at an estimated cost of $46 billion (£36 billion).

The Rogfast Tunnel in Norway will help replace the need for ferries and will also cut down on commute time, especially along the E39 coastal highway. Reportedly, this upcoming tunnel will cut down the 680-mile trip from Kristiansand to Trondheim by 30 miles. This will greatly reduce the travel time between these two destinations as well from 21 hours to 11 hours. This new infrastructure project will set a new benchmark in undersea construction and offer a more reliable travel experience for commuters.

Currently, the 15-mile Laerdal Tunnel is the longest subaqueous road tunnel in the world. The tunnel connects Lærdal and Aurland in Vestland county and was built at a cost of £90 million. The tunnel was completed in 2000 and is an important non-ferry connection between Bergen and Oslo.

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All You Need To Know About This Impressive Mega Tunnel Project

As per reports, once complete, the Rogfast Tunnel will see 6,000 vehicle usage per day. It will make travel easier by seamlessly connecting large cities such as Bergen and Stavanger. The twin tube tunnels, reportedly, will reach a maximum depth of 392 metres below sea level. It will replace the seven ferries currently used to transport people across Boknafjord. It is to be noted that despite being the longest and deepest tunnel, traversing The Rogfast will only take around 35 minutes.

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