Tunnel refurbishment to create UK's 'safest roads'

摘要

The 1967 Tyne Tunnel has begun fire prevention work as part of the GBP 260M (USD 417M) New Tyne Crossing Project.The fire safety designs include new panelling, a fixed fire suppression system and a new emergency escape passage.In February 2011, once the new tunnel is open, the original tunnel will finally close for the construction of the separate emergency escape passage.According to the Tyne Tunnel Concessionaire, this will involve the realigning of traffic lanes and, along with the planned fire suppression systems, will make the Tyne Tunnels the safest road tunnels in the country.