The first section of the world's longest 'immersed' tunnel has been finished, with construction on track for completion by 2029.
The first section of the world's longest underwater road and rail tunnel has been constructed, putting the project on track for completion by the end of the decade.At 18,000 meters, The Fehmarnbelt tunnel will link the Danish island of Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn. It is said the tunnel will cut travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe to under ten minutes, while contributing to tourism and both countries' green transitions.
During the ensuing ceremony, the country's transport minister Thomas Danielsen called the project 'a milestone in Danish history,' and said: 'With the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, we get a fantastic and cross-border infrastructure project.''Today is visible proof of how far we have come,' added Mikeel Hemmingsen, CEO of Sund & Bælt, the Danish company in charge of the tunnel's construction.
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