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The Rotherhithe Tunnel in East London will close for five days and nights from 10AM this morning (11 January).
Rotherhithe Tunnel to close for critical repairs
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Hamburg motorway tunnel deal won by Implenia and Hochtief
Construction of a €580M (£524M) noise protection tunnel on the A7 motorway in Hamburg, Germany is set to get underway in April this year after a joint venture of Implenia and Hochtief was appointed this week to carry out the work.
Plan to demolish and infill hundreds of unused rail bridges and tunnels must be stopped, DfT told
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been urged to stop Highways England from demolishing and infilling hundreds of decommissioned railway assets that could instead be used by walkers and cyclists.
Irish Sea rail tunnel and HS2 extensions tabled as means of joining up UK
An Irish Sea rail tunnel and High Speed 2 (HS2) network changes are among seven transport improvements tabled by the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) to strengthen connections between the four countries that make up the UK.
Northern Line Extension on track for 2021 opening as train testing begins
The Northern Line Extension to Battersea remains on track to be completed and operational later this year, as Transport for London (TfL) begins testing passenger trains on the new section of the line.
Key decisions on HS2, Lower Thames Crossing and Everton stadium expected early in 2021
Key decisions on major infrastructure projects are expected in the first two months of 2021.
Silvertown Tunnel | TfL to assess impact of Congestion Charge extension
Transport for London (TfL) will carry out a new traffic analysis for the Silvertown Tunnel to assess the impact of extending the Congestion Charge’s operating hours.
Tunnellers on Tideway, Sydney Metro and Hong Kong rail link scoop Tunnelling Awards
Tunnellers working on road, rail and, water and energy projects around the world have been recognised at the 10th edition of the Tunnelling Awards.
Floating underwater tunnel proposed as alternative Irish Sea link
A floating underwater tunnel linking Scotland and Northern Ireland has been put forward as an alternative to prime minister Boris Johnson's bridge proposal.
‘New paradigm’ needed to deliver successful underground transport systems
Ensuring future transport systems meet the needs of society will require a “new paradigm” and fresh approach, according to underground specialist group Think Deep.