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Structure-ID: s0010488
Created on: 17/10/03
Modified on: 30/11/07


Limehouse Link Tunnel

Completed in: 1993
Status: in use
Location: Tower Hamlets, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Limehouse Link Tunnel<br>Western portal <br> © David D Miller, 2003 Used with permission.
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Structural Type:
Tunnel
Function / usage:
Road tunnel

Firms, offices, etc. involved with this structure
Legend: Phase of works
RoleNamePart of structure 
Current owner Transport for London
Initial construction
Owner London Docklands Development Corporation

Technical information
DescriptionValue
Construction Method(s)
  Cut-and-cover method
Dimensions
  tunnel length 1.8 km
Cost
  cost of construction £ 293 300 000

Chronology
1986
Commissioning of feasibility study.
May 1993
Opening.
2000
Ownership is transferred to Transport for London, with maintenance provided by RMS Ltd.

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External LinkA13 Improvements East London: A1203 Limehouse Link English
External LinkLDDC History: Wapping and Limehouse English
External LinkNational Audit Office: London Docklands Development Corporation: The Limehouse Link English

 
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