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Channel Tunnel Rail Link, Contract 330: Pepper Hill Tunnel

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Detailed Temporary and Permanent Lining Design, Settlement Assessment and Construction Supervision.
Estimated cost: Commencement:
December 31, 1996
Completion date:
December 30, 1997
Location:
Kent
United Kingdom
Technical data:

Approximately 14 m span twin track railway tunnel. Approximately 200m long. Using doorframe slab method.

Geology description:

Superficial soil deposits, highly weathered Chalk and intact weak rock Chalk.

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Description

Rapid excavation of shallow cut (2m) for slab placement. Safe tunneling beneath operational highway. Minimal disruption to traffic