Wuhan Yangtze River Tunnel

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Wuhan Yangtze River Tunnel
武汉长江隧道
Wuhan Changjiang Tunnel.jpeg
Entrance to the tunnel
Overview
Location Wuhan, Hubei - under the Yangtze River
Coordinates 30°34′45″N114°18′26″E / 30.57917°N 114.30722°E / 30.57917; 114.30722
Start Wuchang District
End Jianghan District
Operation
Constructed2004 - 2008
OpenedDecember 28, 2008 (2008-December-28)
Technical
Length2,550 metres (8,370 ft)
No. of lanes 2 x 2
Operating speed50 kilometres per hour (31 mph)
Width11.38 metres (37.3 ft) each side
Grade 4.3%

The Wuhan Yangtze River Tunnel (also known as the Wuhan Changjiang Tunnel), is the first tunnel under the Yangtze River. Trial operation commenced on December 28, 2008. [1] It takes about 7 minutes to cross the Yangtze River by car using the tunnel.

The tunnel connects Hankou and Wuchang districts in the city of Wuhan. Construction commenced in 2004. [2] [3]

Its length is 3630 meters. [4]

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