Many Norwegians have been waiting for this day. It will be the world's longest underwater vehicle tunnel between Solbakk in Strand and Hundvåg in Stavanger. The official opening took place yesterday - December 30, 2019 at 12 noon. The length of the tunnel is 14 kilometers. How long did the construction take? Are the Norwegian authorities satisfied with the investment?
The Ryfylke tunnel is open! The work was carried out in no time ...
Everyone is surprised by the speed of construction, the tunnel was put into operation on schedule.
“I didn't think the work would go so quickly. The fact that only seven years have passed since the start of construction of this gigantic facility is exceptional, says former Minister of Transport and County of Rogaland Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa.
The first cars drove solemnly towards Stavanger.
The ceremonial opening of the tunnel is already behind us. A music band performed during the ceremony. In addition, we could also listen to the members' speeches Norwegian Road Administration Public. Magnhild Næss and Håkon Norland were the first to enter the tunnel. It was they who picked up shovels in 2012 and started building the tunnel.
This is a big and very important day for all public transport in Norway. Now we can move towards Stavanger day or night, 24 hours a day. It's a feeling of freedom that I still can't believe in, says Mette Barkved Hansen.
The Ryfylke tunnel is open! Shortened way to work ...
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa emphasizes, on the other hand, that the travel time for schools and kindergartens will be significantly reduced from now on.
“The commute from Ryfylke to Stavanger will be as short as today from Jæren. That's why one of the most important things is that district councils are opening new schools, kindergartens, so that more people can enjoy this side of the fjord.” - says.
To sum up. The new tunnel is intended to improve traffic in this particular region. You can already see that travel times are getting shorter. In addition, the authorities They also want Norway through construction this tunnel to make Ryfylka more attractive. This is undoubtedly a place that delights with amazing views and landscapes. Unfortunately, difficult access has not encouraged trips. Now that will change. This is certainly one of the most important investment in Norway recent years.
Source of information: https://www.nrk.no/
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