Statements (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
tunnel
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gptkbp:access |
East_Boston_and_downtown_Boston
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gptkbp:aroma |
mechanical ventilation installed
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gptkbp:built |
1960
1965 cut-and-cover dealing with water table |
gptkbp:community_engagement |
public meetings held during planning
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gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Boston
gptkb:East_Boston |
gptkbp:construction_cost |
$20 million
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
utilized reinforced concrete
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
not designated as a historic landmark
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
featured in local media and literature
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gptkbp:depth |
approximately 90 feet below water surface
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gptkbp:design |
immersed tube
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gptkbp:emergencyServices |
limited
conducted regularly for safety preparedness accessible via surface roads planned routes available |
gptkbp:environmental_impact |
monitored for flooding risks
positive effects noted studied during planning phase |
gptkbp:features |
two lanes in each direction
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gptkbp:future_plans |
potential upgrades and expansions
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
first underwater tunnel in New England
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sumner Tunnel
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
I-90
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gptkbp:length |
1.6 miles
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gptkbp:lighting |
upgraded during renovations
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:maintenance |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Department_of_Transportation
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gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
nearby_attractions_include_Logan_Airport.
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gptkbp:opened |
1965
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gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Massachusetts_Turnpike_Authority
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic |
vehicular
approximately 30,000 vehicles per day December 1965 utilizes electronic toll collection studied for urban planning studied for optimization |
gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Governor_Edward_Sumner
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gptkbp:productionCompany |
designed by a team of engineers
employed hundreds during building phase |
gptkbp:public_perception |
considered a vital transportation link
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gptkbp:public_transport_access |
limited
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gptkbp:renovated |
2014-2015
to improve safety and efficiency |
gptkbp:safety_features |
fire suppression system installed
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
monitored by cameras
prioritized in design and operation |
gptkbp:signage |
digital variable message signs present
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gptkbp:toll |
yes
varies by vehicle type |