Salang Tunnel

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tunnel
gptkbp:accessibility seasonal access issues
gptkbp:built gptkb:Soviet_Union
3 years
harsh weather conditions
overcame significant engineering challenges
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Kabul
gptkb:Bamyan
gptkbp:constructionMaterial concrete and steel
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part_of_Afghanistan's_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of national pride
gptkbp:design tunnel design
gptkbp:electronicSystems major engineering project
gptkbp:elevation 3,400 meters
gptkbp:emergencyServices emergency response access
conducted emergency drills
gptkbp:environmental_impact landslide risks
gptkbp:explores risk of cave-ins
gptkbp:game_features ventilation systems installed
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Hindu_Kush_mountains
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures geological surveys conducted
gptkbp:historical_significance historically significant infrastructure
gptkbp:historicalEvent used_during_Soviet-Afghan_War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Salang Tunnel
gptkbp:humanitarianAssistance funded by international aid
gptkbp:length 2.67 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting artificial lighting installed
gptkbp:local_economy supports local economy
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local legends
gptkbp:location gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:Afghan_government
gptkbp:militaryRank strategic military route
gptkbp:opened 1964
gptkbp:passenger_traffic vehicular traffic
traffic management systems
high traffic volume
gptkbp:productionCompany employed thousands of workers
gptkbp:public_transport_access used by public transport vehicles
gptkbp:region connects_northern_and_southern_Afghanistan
gptkbp:renovated 2008
improve safety
gptkbp:rootSystem road tunnel
gptkbp:safety avalanche risk
gptkbp:safetyFeatures emergency exits
road safety campaigns conducted
frequent traffic accidents reported
traffic regulations enforced
gptkbp:significance strategic transportation route
gptkbp:toll toll road
gptkbp:tourism tourist attraction
gptkbp:trainTypes poor road conditions in winter
gptkbp:visitors limited tourist facilities available