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The Coatzacoalcos Underwater Tunnel is a tunnel under the Coatzacoalcos River, connecting the cities of Coatzacoalcos and Villa de Allende in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The tunnel was formally opened on April 27, 2017, making it the first undersea tunnel in Mexico.
FCC has completed the underwater work for the new Coatzacoalcos underwater tunnel in the Mexican state of Veracruz, which is the last link between the cities Coatzacoalcos, Mexico’s leading industrial port, and Allende, where the country’s main oil and petrochemical plants are located.
May 8, 2015 · Construction of the underwater tunnel beneath the Coatzacoalcos River is the best solution as a public works project to solve these logistical problems. The project will be financed with a combination of public and private resources that will total an investment of around US$330 million.
Description. The submerged tunnel of Coatzacoalcos is located southeast of the state of Veracruz (Mexico). This tunnel which was partially submerged and was made with reinforced concrete, post-tensioned longitudinally. It has a total length of 1.14 kilometers, of which 696 meters was submerged.
The Coatzacoalcos Underwater Tunnel is a tunnel under the Coatzacoalcos River, connecting the cities of Coatzacoalcos and Villa de Allende in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The tunnel was formally opened on April 27, 2017, making it the first undersea tunnel in Mexico. after a 13-year construction process characterized by delays and increased ...
Construction of the tunnel, which is said to be the first of its kind in Latin America, started in 2004 and has taken 13 years to complete at more than double the original estimated investment.
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To improve mobility, the State Government of Veracruz has entered into a Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Exploitation Contract for an immersed Tunnel under the Rio Coatzacoalcos. The tunnel accommodates 2 tubes, each suitable for 2 traffic lanes separated by an escape tube.
