Second Maasdelta section sunk at Rotterdam

The second section of the Maasdelta Tunnel has finally been positioned under Rotterdam’s Het Scheur (Nieuwe Waterweg), allowing contractors to continue final phases of construction for the tunnel intended to bring relief to the busy roads surrounding Europe’s largest port.

Four moored barges manoeuvre the tunnel section into position (Rijkwaterstaat)

The second section of the Maasdelta Tunnel has finally been positioned under Rotterdam’s Het Scheur (Nieuwe Waterweg), allowing contractors to continue final phases of construction for the tunnel intended to bring relief to the busy roads surrounding Europe’s largest port.