Dartford Tunnel
The Dartford Tunnel is a road tunnel located in the river Thames in England. This tunnel is also called Dartford Crossing. Below are some key features and specifications of this tunnel:
- The total length of the tunnel is 2,872 meters and it was built on November 18 November 1963.
- This tunnel connects the county of Kent with Essex and is a vital link for travellers and logistics traffic between these two regions.
- This tunnel is enabled by a toll system called Dart Charge Toll. It helps in managing traffic and maintaining the infrastructure.
- This tunnel also provides safety features such as fire detection and emergency refuge to ensure the well-being of travellers.
- The maximum speed limit of the tunnel is 80 mph, and the minimum speed limit is 10 mph.
Top 10 Longest Tunnels in the UK
The list of longest tunnels in the UK are the Queensway Tunnel, Kingsway Tunnel, Hindhead Tunnel, Limehouse Link Tunnel, Tyne Tunnel, Rotherhithe Tunnel, Dartford Tunnel, Heathrow Airside Road Tunnel, Blackwall Tunnel and Hatfield Tunnel.
In this article, we are going to learn about each of the tunnels in the list.
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