Intertek wins tunnel corrosion contract
Intertek, a quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, has secured a contract to provide corrosion services for the Eurasia Tunnel Project in Istanbul, which will result in the construction of an undersea highway connecting Asia and Europe for the first time.
Upon its completion, the highway will connect the districts of Zeytinburnu and Kadiköy and cover a total of 14.6 kilometres. This will alleviate the most intense traffic pressure points in Istanbul, allowing for faster links between the city’s Asian and European sides.
The agreement will see Intertek supply four types of corrosion sensors to monitor the reinforced steel within the concrete tunnel. The company will also provide instrumentation and installation support for the operation of these probes, which will ensure the continued integrity of the materials within the structure.
Construction commenced in early 2013 and the Eurasia Tunnel Project is expected to be complete in 2017. The undersea section will be 5.4 kilometres long and two stories high, with surrounding roadworks supporting connections to the new tunnel.
By Jake Frith
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