Mont Blanc Tunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (127)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:cave
gptkbp:academic_programs one of the longest road tunnels in the world
gptkbp:access A40 motorway in France
A5 motorway in Italy
gptkbp:access_points gptkb:Courmayeur,_Italy
gptkb:Chamonix,_France
gptkbp:accessibility year-round
for heavy vehicles
gptkbp:challenges avalanche risk
geological issues
rock stability
water ingress
geological issues faced
gptkbp:closure_type temporary for maintenance
gptkbp:collaboration between France and Italy
gptkbp:connects gptkb:France
gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:construction_cost approximately 1 billion francs
gptkbp:construction_material modern techniques used
gptkbp:construction_method drilling and blasting
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1957
gptkb:1965
gptkb:1979
8 years
gptkbp:cultural_events held nearby
held in surrounding areas
gptkbp:cultural_significance important transport link
symbol of Franco-Italian cooperation
gptkbp:design twin-bore tunnel
gptkbp:elevation 4.8 m
4.80 m
gptkbp:emergency_exits yes
multiple
every 300 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services available 24/7
accessible
conducted regularly
under 10 minutes
conducted annually
available within tunnel
gptkbp:employees over 1,000 employed during construction
over 1,000 employed
gptkbp:enforces monitored by CCTV
reported occasionally
monitored and reported
no hazardous materials
gptkbp:environmental_concerns compliance required
gptkbp:environmental_impact studies conducted
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives noise reduction techniques
gptkbp:fire_department fire-resistant materials used
fire extinguishers installed
gptkbp:fuel_restrictions certain vehicles prohibited
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Alps
gptkbp:geological_features granite and gneiss
gptkbp:has_toll gptkb:true
yes
funds maintenance
automatic toll booths
funds maintenance and operations
gptkbp:has_visitor_center available at entrances
gptkbp:height 4.8 m
gptkbp:height_restrictions 4.8 m
gptkbp:historical_significance important engineering project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mont Blanc Tunnel
gptkbp:is_monitored_by CCTV monitoring
gptkbp:landmarks gptkb:Chamonix
gptkb:Courmayeur
gptkbp:length 3.5 m
11.6 km
3.50 m
gptkbp:lighting LED lighting system
LED lights installed
gptkbp:local_economy boosted by tourism
supports tourism and trade
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mont_Blanc
gptkb:Alps
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:max_speed 70 km/h
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1965
gptkb:1980
French and Italian governments
French and Italian authorities
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Société_des_Autoroutes_Françaises
gptkb:Société_des_Autoroutes_du_Mont-Blanc
gptkb:A40_Autoroute
gptkb:Autoroutes_et_Tunnel_du_Mont_Blanc
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:European_route_E27
gptkb:European_route_E25
gptkb:A5_motorway
gptkb:A40_motorway
gptkbp:passenger_traffic gptkb:monitor
gptkb:road
monitoring systems
road traffic
over 1 million vehicles
real-time monitoring system
peak during holidays
approximately 1.5 million vehicles annually
gptkbp:rank one of the longest road tunnels in the world
gptkbp:related_event fire in 1999
gptkbp:related_vehicle asphalt
gptkbp:renovation ongoing maintenance
ongoing maintenance projects
gptkbp:route other mountain passes
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:Cooler
gptkb:communication_systems
fire detection system
emergency lighting
gptkbp:safety_measures strictly enforced
strict adherence required
gptkbp:signage multilingual signs present
gptkbp:significance major transport route
gptkbp:significant_event 1999 fire incident
gptkbp:toll_fee varies by vehicle type
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist attraction
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:tunnel_boring_machines used during construction
gptkbp:tunnel_control_center operational 24/7
gptkbp:ventilation_capacity up to 100,000 m³/h
gptkbp:video_surveillance installed
gptkbp:weather_conditions monitored for safety
can affect traffic
gptkbp:width 9.0 m
gptkbp:width_restrictions 3.5 m
gptkbp:wing_configuration 11,611 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mont_Blanc
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4