Project Timeline

  • Transfer of tunnels and staff to TT2 took place 1 February 2008
  • Site preparation works started April 2008
  • Main construction works started October 2008
  • Dredging of river started 2009
  • Pre-fabricated tunnel units were lowered into position Winter 2009/10
  • Traffic switched over to New Tunnel February 2011
  • Existing tunnel closed for refurbishment February 2011
  • Both vehicle tunnels go operational 21 November 2011