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Doubts about the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Completion in 2029 in danger!
Construction work on the Fehmarnbel Tunnel is progressing as doubts grow about the 2029 opening date. Current progress in Ostholstein.
Doubts about the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: Completion in 2029 in danger!
The construction of the Fehmarnbel Tunnel, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe, is taking shape, but doubts are growing about the target opening date of 2029. In a recent report by shz.de It becomes clear that questions about the schedule are being raised in both Germany and Denmark. However, the client Femern A/S emphasizes that the time lost during construction can be made up, even if the dispute over the feasibility of the opening date continues.
The construction site extends over several kilometers between Puttgarden on the German side and Rödby in Denmark, where the tunnel is intended to connect the two countries under the Fehmarnbelt. Engineer Gregory Fomichella is leading the work in Puttgarden, where considerable progress has been made due to the open construction method. The work on the German tunnel entrance is currently 75 percent complete, with 50,000 of the planned 75,000 cubic meters of concrete having already been installed and the concreting of ceiling 17 and floor slab 22 is in progress ndr.de reported.
Construction progress and challenges
850 million euros are to be invested in the progress of the construction work, and a total of around 2,000 workers are working around the clock in Rödby to advance the ambitious project. However, lowering the prefabricated tunnel elements, each weighing 73,000 tons, requires special ships that have yet to be certified. This will lead to delays in construction time, which could further inflate schedules. Loud nbnw.org The Fehmarnbel Tunnel will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world at 18 kilometers long and will include both a four-lane highway and a double-track railway.
The economic benefits of the project are significant. The travel time between Denmark and Germany should be reduced from 45 minutes by ferry to just 7 minutes by train and 10 minutes by car. The entire project is part of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and is intended not only to reorient transport, but also to help reduce carbon emissions. Experts emphasize its importance as a symbol of innovative strength and international cooperation.
Conclusion: A project with a future?
The challenges are therefore not insignificant, and whether the ambitious goals can be achieved is still an open question. A good hand in maintaining the schedule will be crucial to reap the full economic benefits, such as increasing trade and creating new jobs. It remains to be seen whether those responsible can dispel the doubts that arise and the tunnel can be opened as planned.