The proposed paper will address specific transport, engineering, environmental and community related issues concerning the current construction and future operation of Europe's biggest urban road tunnel project-the 500m US dollars Dublin Port Tunnel. Situated in Ireland's capital, the three mile long, 40 ft diameter twin tunnel project encounters a range of ground conditions using TBM, Shield, Cut & Cover with diaphragm walling and major slope stabilisation and Multi-jacked pipe techniques. Where possible units of measurement are given in feet and inches.
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