Sachseln Tunnel

The bypass tunnel Sachseln relieves located in the Swiss canton of Obwalden Sachseln place from through traffic the highway A8. He is with 5'213 m the sixth- longest road tunnel in Switzerland.

Facts and Figures

  • Construction period: 1990-1997
  • Opening: September 24, 1997
  • Length: 5'213 m
  • Cost: CHF 300 million
  • Vehicles per day: 11,800 (as of 2005 )

Situation

In the street tube oncoming traffic prevails at a speed of 80 km / h The safety equipment includes video surveillance, fire alarm system and emergency lighting.

The tunnel is safety not up to date: There is no parallel safety tunnel, the tunnel ventilation is not sufficient, and the lighting and video surveillance are weak. Has therefore begun plans to improve safety in 2007 and 2008. Construction is expected to cost CHF 130 million and begin no earlier than 2015. Construction will take about five years.

A8 motorway (Switzerland)
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