The contract for the Eurasia Tunnel was awarded on June 2008 and construction began with a kick-off ceremony in February 2011.
Eurasia Tunnel, chronology, date of award of contract, construction kick-off ceremony
2016
- Completion of the Project and Launch for Service
- First vehicle passes through the Tunnel
2015
- Completion of TBM tunnel excavation
- Completion of NATM land tunnels excavation
2014
- Reaching the deepest elevation (106 meters under sea floor)
- Installation of the second seismic ring
- Installation of the first seismic ring
- Start of excavation by the TBM
2013
- Initiation of the TBM on the site
- Reception Ceremony for the TBM
- Financial Closure
- Start of the Contract Period
2012
- Sign of the Financing Agreements
- Foundation of YM & SK Joint Venture
2011
- Construction Kick-off Ceremony
- Signing of the Implementation Contract
2008
- Date of Award of Contract
2005
- NIPPON KOEI conducted feasibility studies