Mersey Tunnel

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:academic_programs designed by a consortium
responsible for design
gptkbp:accessibility improved over time
gptkbp:breathability mechanical
gptkbp:challenges overcome during construction
riverbed geology
gptkbp:community_events held to promote awareness
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:significant
improved access to services
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Wirral
gptkb:Liverpool
gptkbp:construction_cost £10 million
approximately £3 million
gptkbp:construction_material reinforced concrete
gptkbp:construction_method excavation
tunneling machine used
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1966
gptkb:1971
1925
9 years
5 years from start to finish
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in media
featured in local media
gptkbp:depth approximately 75 feet
approximately 30 meters below the river
gptkbp:design cut-and-cover
gptkbp:emergency_exits available
provided
gptkbp:emergency_services 2
available
accessible
conducted regularly
optimized
held periodically
under 10 minutes
gptkbp:employees over 1,000 employed
gptkbp:enforces monitored
reported and analyzed
gptkbp:environmental_concerns complied with during construction
gptkbp:environmental_impact studied
studies conducted
gptkbp:features two lanes of traffic
gptkbp:future_plans expansion considered
expansion considerations
gptkbp:has_public_transport limited
not allowed
limited connections available
gptkbp:has_toll yes
automated
vary by vehicle type
automated systems used
gptkbp:historical_event celebrated anniversaries
gptkbp:historical_significance part of regional infrastructure
first road tunnel under the River Mersey
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mersey Tunnel
gptkbp:landmarks visible from tunnel
gptkbp:length 2.1 miles
gptkbp:lighting artificial
LED lights installed
gptkbp:local_attractions nearby waterfront parks
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by improved transport links
supported by traffic
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:Merseyside_County_Council
gptkbp:location gptkb:Merseyside,_England
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Mersey_Tunnel_Act_1971
ongoing
regularly updated
regular inspections conducted
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:1971
gptkb:King_George_V
1934
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Merseytravel
gptkbp:parking not allowed
gptkbp:passenger_traffic motor vehicles
CCTV monitoring
implemented
over 10 million vehicles annually
monitored annually
over 10 million vehicles
monitored electronically
one-way system during peak hours
gptkbp:public_art installed in areas
gptkbp:public_awareness conducted for safety
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive
gptkbp:public_reaction generally positive
gptkbp:related_vehicle monitored for safety
gptkbp:renovation periodic
ongoing maintenance work
gptkbp:route gptkb:Mersey_Ferry
gptkbp:safety prioritized
conducted regularly.
gptkbp:safety_features fire suppression system
fire suppression systems
gptkbp:significance major transport link
major transport route
gptkbp:toll_booths located at both ends
located at entrances
gptkbp:tourist_attraction occasionally visited
gptkbp:type gptkb:cave
gptkbp:used_for commuting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:River_Mersey
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4