14 février 2025|
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|10 months agoMilestone Achievement in Gotthard Tunnel Extension Project
Two massive tunnel boring machines begin excavation of second Gotthard road tunnel corridor, marking crucial phase in Switzerland's most important north-south transport link.
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- Two tunnel boring machines have begun excavating the second Gotthard road tunnel corridor
- The tunnel boring machine 'Paulina' is 150 metres long with a 12-meter diameter drill head
- The 17-kilometer tunnel excavation is expected to complete by 2027
- The project was approved by Swiss voters in 2016
By The Numbers
17
kilometers of tunnel length
2030
expected completion year
150
meters length of Paulina boring machine
They Said
"a milestone for Switzerland's most important north-south link"
"The impressive tunnel boring machine that is being used here is a symbol of innovation and technical excellence"