Clyde Tunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:breathability mechanical ventilation system
gptkbp:challenges dealing with water table
gptkbp:community_feedback gathered for improvements
gptkbp:connects North and South banks of River Clyde
gptkbp:construction_cost estimated at £20 million.
gptkbp:construction_material reinforced concrete
gptkbp:construction_method cut-and-cover
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1975
gptkb:1980
5 years
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:River_Clyde
gptkbp:depth up to 30 meters below ground
gptkbp:design_features curved alignment
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sir_William_Arrol_&_Co.
gptkbp:emergency_exits located at intervals
gptkbp:emergency_services conducted regularly
accessible for emergency services
provided via cross passages
gptkbp:enforces monitored for incidents
gptkbp:environmental_impact designed to minimize impact
gptkbp:features two lanes of traffic
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned for 2025
gptkbp:has_public_transport no pedestrian access allowed
not used for public transport
gptkbp:has_toll no tolls charged
gptkbp:historical_significance part of Glasgow's infrastructure development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Clyde Tunnel
gptkbp:impact improved local economy
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Clyde_Arc_bridge
gptkbp:length 1.2 miles
gptkbp:lighting LED lighting installed
gptkbp:location gptkb:Glasgow,_Scotland
gptkbp:maintenance managed by Transport Scotland
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:1980
gptkbp:parking no bicycle access allowed
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:A739_road
gptkbp:passenger_traffic managed by local authorities
approximately 30,000 vehicles per day
monitored by sensors
gptkbp:public_awareness campaigns for safety awareness
gptkbp:renovation underwent renovations in 2010
to improve safety and efficiency
gptkbp:safety_features CCTV surveillance
gptkbp:significance important transport link
gptkbp:tourist_attraction not a tourist attraction
gptkbp:type gptkb:cave
gptkbp:used_for motor vehicles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Clyde
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4