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A55 Penmaenbach Tunnel

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Estimated cost: Commencement:
October 01, 1998
Completion date:
January 01, 2000
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United States
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Two-lane motorway tunnel constructed in 1935. Dims: 9.9m (32.5’) wide x 8.5m (27.9’) high Length: 685m (2,247’) Tunnel supported by rock bolts and shotcrete with final concrete inner lining. Damage Summary: Final lining cracked with areas of water seepage with fines loss through cracks at construction joints. DSC provided technical review services on remedial support measures.

Geology description:

Rhyolite, scree and weathered Rhyolite at ports.

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