Limehouse Link Tunnel
The Limehouse Link Tunnel is a road tunnel located on A1203 road under Limehouse in East London. Below are some key features and specifications of this tunnel:
- This tunnel connects the A13 road in Limehouse to the A12 road in Poplar.
- The length is 1,800 meters, and this tunnel was built in 1993.
- This tunnel saves time by providing a quick and direct route.
- This tunnel reduces congestion on surface roads by providing alternative routes for drivers.
- From cars to buses and commercial vehicles, this tunnel is very accessible for all types of travellers.
- The maximum speed of vehicles in this tunnel is 30 mph.
- The construction of this tunnel is considered to be the most expensive road scheme in Britain.
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.