The Rogfast tunnel connects the islands of Bokn and Kvitsøy in Rogaland county, replacing a ferry crossing that could take up to 45 minutes.
The tunnel eliminates a major bottleneck for commuters and freight, boosting the regional economy.
Tunnel completed after 10+ years
Cost: 14 billion NOK
Connects Bokn and Kvitsøy
Norway has over 1,000 road tunnels, including more than 30 that run beneath the sea.
Norway opened the Rogfast tunnel, the world's longest subsea road tunnel at 27 km, running 390 meters below sea level. This development builds on a longer history of events in innovation.
Looking ahead: Norway opened the Rogfast tunnel, the world's longest subsea road tunnel at 27 km, running 390 meters below sea level. Looking forward, this story is likely to develop further as new information emerges.
- 01Rogfast is the world's longest subsea road tunnel at 27 km
- 02It runs 390 meters below sea level
- 03Replaces a 45-minute ferry crossing
2014: Construction begins
2025: Final blasting completed
2026: Tunnel opens to traffic
Rogfast is the world's longest subsea road tunnel at 27 km
connects
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