Markhus Tunnel

Markhus Tunnel

View of the tunnel entrance
Overview
Location Hordaland, Norway
Coordinates 59°49′08″N 6°14′07″E / 59.8189°N 6.2353°E / 59.8189; 6.2353Coordinates: 59°49′08″N 6°14′07″E / 59.8189°N 6.2353°E / 59.8189; 6.2353
Status In use
Route E134
Start Krokstød, Etne
End Skålnes, Etne
Operation
Opened 1995
Operator Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Technical
Length 2,405 metres (7,890 ft)

The Markhus Tunnel (Norwegian: Markhustunnelen) is a road tunnel in Etne municipality in Hordaland county, Norway. The 2,405-metre (7,890 ft) long tunnel is located on the European route E134 highway on the southern shore of the Åkrafjorden, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the village of Fjæra. The tunnel was opened in 1995 to replace a narrow, winding road that goes through a small residential area. The tunnel gave a wider, straighter road that meets official standards for highways.[1]

References

  1. Merzagora, Eugenio A.; Lotsberg, Gunnar (eds.). "Road Tunnels in Norway 3 000 - 2 000 m". Road Tunnels in Norway. Retrieved 2015-04-08.


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