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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Severe Weather Across the Country and Eyjólfur Defends Road Tunneling Decision

A severe weather event in Iceland affects transportation while Eyjólfur Ármannsson defends his decision on prioritizing road tunnel projects during a parliamentary committee meeting.

Mar 19 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A notch is being created for a new road tunnel under the Stránov Castle

Construction is underway for a new road tunnel beneath Stránov Castle in Czechia.

Mar 14 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Tunnel of Death' where breathing is 'painful' and there are no lights

The Anzob Tunnel in Tajikistan, dubbed the 'Tunnel of Death,' is notorious for its dangerous conditions, including poor air quality and lack of lighting.

Mar 10 • 15:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pickup driver crashes into a truck and flips over in a tunnel on the Immigrants highway

A pickup truck collided with a trailer and overturned in a tunnel on the Immigrants Highway in Brazil, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 4 • 15:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A dog was chased and a baby was born in the Tampere tunnel - cars get stuck there exceptionally often

In Tampere's Ranta tunnel, vehicles frequently become stuck, with an average of once a day, raising concerns over traffic safety.

Mar 4 • 10:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Large rock slide on E134 in Etne

A major rock slide has occurred on the E134 road in Etne, leading to road closures and prompting nearby individuals to seek shelter in a nearby tunnel.

Mar 1 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Large rockslide on E134 in Etne – road closed

A significant rockslide on the E134 road in Etne, Norway, has resulted in the closure of the road and prompted nearby residents to seek shelter in a nearby tunnel, although no injuries have been reported.

Mar 1 • 10:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"If not drained, it will be submerged in 3 hours" - The backside of the world's oldest underwater road tunnel

The article discusses the construction plans for the Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road and details the current state of the Kanmon Tunnel, which requires constant pumping to prevent flooding.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Smoke development in truck closed the Oslofjord Tunnel

The Oslofjord Tunnel reopened after being closed due to smoke originating from a truck, which was later identified as water vapor.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslofjord Tunnel closed due to smoke development in truck

The Oslofjord Tunnel is closed in both directions due to smoke originating from a truck, with an anticipated closure of around two hours.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Driver reported and driver's license confiscated after accident in tunnel

A driver has been reported and had their driver's license confiscated following an accident in a tunnel on the E6 highway in Sørfold, Norway.

Feb 22 • 11:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

E6 in Sørfold is closed in both directions

E6 in Sørfold is closed due to a foreign truck blocking the road after an incident in a tunnel.

Feb 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Road: Traffic regulations due to construction works

Construction work on the 'Liosia' tunnel is prompting traffic regulations on the Attica Road this weekend.

Feb 13 • 13:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India is constructing two tunnels under the river near the China border... strategically important

The Indian government is preparing to build a world-class underwater road-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River to connect Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam, with an estimated cost of ₹18600 to 19000 crores.

Feb 13 • 10:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

20 People Killed: 30 Years Since the Toyohama Tunnel Accident and the Parents Who Lost Their High School Children

The article reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Toyohama Tunnel accident in Japan, recalling the tragedy that claimed 20 lives, including that of a high school girl, and the ongoing pain of her parents.

Feb 9 • 23:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Challenge of the first all-vehicle underground road at a depth of 81m in Korea

A new underground road in Busan, capable of accommodating all vehicle types, is set to open soon, marking a significant advancement in tunnel construction in Korea.

Feb 8 • 13:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detonation opens the last tunnel needed to complete Rodoanel Norte between Fernão Dias and Bandeirantes

Engineers completed the detonation of the last section of a tunnel needed to connect the second section of Rodoanel Norte, a key step in finishing the ring road around the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo after nearly 30 years.

Feb 6 • 23:12 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Head-On Collision in Tunnel – E6 Was Closed for Several Hours

A head-on collision between two cars in the Gleflog Tunnel on E6 in Sørfold, Nordland, resulted in the highway being closed for several hours, but all four involved were reported safe.

Feb 6 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The break of a pipe cuts off the M-14 road and line 8 of Metro, which provide access to terminal 4 of Madrid Barajas airport

A broken pipe in Madrid has flooded the access tunnel to Terminal 4 of Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport, cutting off both M-14 road and line 8 of the Metro.

Feb 5 • 08:02 UTC

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