And according to Jalopnik’s Ryan Erik King, the tunnel is also heated and equipped with rest stops.Ĭrews used stones excavated from the mountain to create resting benches. The sundial installation in the middle of the tunnelįor safety, the tunnel has security cameras and emergency phones throughout, per Euronews’ Angela Symons.
A sundial indicates that travelers have reached the mid-way point, and conveniently shows the time. The straight tunnel has no windows-it runs through the base of Løvstakken mountain-but crews installed a variety of art installations, colorful murals and lighting design features to help beautify the space. The designated walking lane is covered with blue rubber to make it more comfortable for pedestrians. Crews have lined the walking lane with blue rubber flooring designed to make it a little easier on the body than bare asphalt. From end to end, traversing the entire route takes approximately 10 minutes on a bike or about 40 minutes on foot. It took four years and roughly $29 million to build, but it should ultimately shorten commute times and encourage more people to ditch their cars.Ĭonnecting Bergen’s city center with a residential neighborhood called Fyllingsdalen, the tunnel features designated lanes for cyclists and walkers to help streamline the flow of traffic. The 1.8-mile-long tunnel, called Fyllingsdalstunnelen, officially opened in Bergen last weekend, reports CNN’s Maureen O’Hare.
Cyclists and pedestrians have an innovative new way of getting around in Bergen, Norway: a purpose-built tunnel that’s off-limits to cars.
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