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Tunnel connecting Liverpool with Birkenhead 1926
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Tunnel connecting Liverpool with Birkenhead 1926
Diagram showing where the tunnel connecting Liverpool to Birkenhead would be, under the River Mersey. Spanning 44ft wide with two desks for vehicles only. Eventually opened by King George V, called Queensway, on 18 July 1934, at the time the longest underwater tunnel in the world a title it held for 24 years, with a cost total of £ 8 million. Date: 1926
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Birkenhead Cities Connecting Crossing Diagram Engineering Largest Liverpool Mersey Merseyside Plans Queensway Route Section Traffic Tunnel Tunnels Underneath Vehicles Worlds 1926
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1. Title: "Plans for the Queensway Tunnel: Connecting Liverpool and Birkenhead Under the River Mersey, 1926" This diagram illustrates the proposed Queensway Tunnel, a groundbreaking underwater connection between the cities of Liverpool and Birkenhead, situated under the River Mersey in England's Northwest. The tunnel, spanning an impressive 44ft (13.4m) wide, was designed exclusively for vehicular traffic. With two lanes, it aimed to revolutionize travel and transportation between these Merseyside cities. The tunnel's construction began in the 1920s, during an era of significant engineering advancements. At the time, it was the largest underwater tunnel in the world, a title it held for 24 years. The project's total cost was an impressive £8 million. The Queensway Tunnel was eventually opened by King George V on the 18th of July, 1934. This historic moment marked a significant milestone in the cities' transportation history. The tunnel's opening not only improved the daily commute for residents but also boosted economic activity by reducing travel time and increasing accessibility between the two cities. The tunnel's construction was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and builders of the time. It represented a bold step towards modernizing transportation infrastructure, paving the way for future underwater tunnels and crossings around the world. This diagram offers a fascinating glimpse into the planning stages of this engineering marvel, providing valuable insight into the meticulous process of designing and constructing a tunnel of such magnitude under the River Mersey in the 1920s.
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