Traffic volume at three harbour crossings has surpassed pre-toll peak levels, despite improved overall peak-hour conditions. Congestion on connecting routes persists, prompting suggestions for future toll structure adjustments. The effectiveness of current tolls may wane due to economic growth and inflation.
Hong Kong transport authorities suggest cross-harbour tunnel tolls may need future adjustments as traffic volumes have surpassed pre-reform peaks. Congestion persists during certain times, impacting connecting roads, and the initial toll's effectiveness is expected to wane.
France is constructing "crapauducs," small underground tunnels, to allow migrating amphibians like frogs and newts to safely cross roads. This initiative addresses high amphibian road mortality and aims to restore ecological corridors broken by infrastructure.
Drei Jugendliche aus NRW verirrten sich in den unterirdischen Lava-Tunnelsystemen von Mendig. Sie wurden leicht unterkühlt gerettet. Die Polizei warnt eindringlich vor dem Betreten der verbotenen Stollen.
Shetland councillors have voted to investigate financing for up to four subsea tunnels to connect its most populated islands, aiming to combat isolation and decline. The first two tunnels, linking Mainland with Yell and Unst, are estimated to cost £655m and take eight years, with the council seeking government funding.
Wolfgang Porsche verkauft die historische Stefan-Zweig-Villa auf dem Kapuzinerberg in Salzburg für 12,7 Mio. Euro. Nach monatelangem Streit um einen geplanten Privattunnel gibt er das Projekt auf.
Wolfgang Porsche verkauft die historische Stefan-Zweig-Villa „Paschinger Schlössl“ in Salzburg für 12,7 Mio. Euro. Nach monatelangem Streit um einen geplanten Privattunnel, der auf breiten Widerstand stieß, gibt der VW-Patriarch sein Projekt auf.
Tunnelling on Sydney's $3.1bn M6 project will resume after the state government and contractors reached a deal, ending a two-year halt. The private consortium will cover finishing costs, with the motorway now expected to open in 2028.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is implementing tunnel hood technology for the first time to manage air pressure changes and reduce noise in mountain tunnels. This advanced engineering solution aims to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
71 Orthodox Jewish schoolgirls from Toras Emachu school in Monsey, New York, went missing during a field trip to Memorial Park in Nyack. They entered a drainage tunnel and got lost underground but were found by police after walking about 800 meters. Two students sustained minor injuries.
Protests have broken out in Albania against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's $1.4bn purchase of Sazan Island and a coastal area. Environmental groups and critics of PM Edi Rama are concerned about the impact on biodiversity and protected habitats, despite the government's claims of boosting tourism and EU bid.
Federal prosecutors charged four suspects, including two Mexican nationals and two Americans, with trafficking over a ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel. They allegedly used a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel leading to Tijuana, Mexico.
Die Kosten für den Bau der Hinterlandanbindung des Ostseetunnels zwischen Deutschland und Dänemark steigen voraussichtlich auf 10,7 Milliarden Euro, deutlich mehr als die ursprünglich geplanten 8,1 Milliarden Euro. Der schleswig-holsteinische Wirtschaftsminister Claus Ruhe Madsen bezeichnete die Summe als "unfassbar" und "untrennbar", betonte aber, dass ein Rückzieher nicht möglich sei.
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi killed 82 people, highlighting ongoing safety issues in China's coal industry despite reforms. Investigations reveal serious illegal violations by operator Tongzhou Group, including unregistered workers and secret tunnels, complicating rescue efforts.
Four of seven miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days have been rescued, with two still missing; rescuers face treacherous conditions to locate them.
Four of seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave since 20 May were rescued on Saturday, with 2 still missing; rescue involved navigating extremely narrow passages.
Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project, a 20-plus-year development, aims to balance large-scale urbanisation with human-centric design, drawing parallels to global city transformations like Shanghai's Pudong and Brooklyn.
Since the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire, Israel has expanded its control from 53% to 59%, establishing new outposts and controlling the Salah al-Din road. Hamas disarmament remains a key issue amid stalled peace talks.
Hong Kong will halve tolls for all commercial vehicles using public tunnels for two months from Sunday, in the government’s latest effort to ease business costs amid surging fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East. Buses, goods vehicles, light buses and taxis registered with the Transport Department will benefit from the measure, while private cars and motorcycles are excluded, according to a government announcement on Wednesday. The temporary 50 per cent discount will apply at all...
Israeli forces have released footage of Hezbollah living quarters in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire. The IDF reported striking over 100 targets, including weapons caches and tunnel routes, amidst an escalating drone war.
With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as dronesIn a small workshop in England’s East Midlands, engineers at the British startup Skycutter are designing weapons for Ukraine. A row of 3D printers make the fuselage for interceptor drones, while parts such as motors and navigation chips are slotted together by hand. The same process happens hundreds of thousands of times a month in partner Ukrainian factories.The swarms of cheap, deadly and often autonomous drones deployed in that war have already changed combat completely. Troops far behind the frontline must move constantly to avoid attack from the air, travelling along netted tunnels and landscapes crisscrossed by fibre optic cables used to steer drones past radio jamming. Cities are terrorised by guided missiles that are cheaper and therefore more widely used than those that came before. Continue reading...
