Coatzacoalcos immersed tunnel

The Coatzacoalcos immersed tunnel will connect the city of Coatzacoalcos with the town of Allende and will be the first immersed tunnel in Mexico.
construction site next to river bank

Project facts Coatzacoalcos immersed tunnel

  • Client
    CONSTRUCTORA TUNEL DE COATZACOALCOS, S.A. de C.V.
  • Project duration
    2003-2004 Quick Scan & Tender design, 2007-2009 Detailed design, 2012-2013 Assistance for immersion
  • Country
    Mexico
  • Project phase
    Under construction
  • Location
    Coatzacoalcos

Project description

The link comprises two motorway tubes with 2 lanes each and a central gallery.
The total length of the tunnel is 1500 m. The river crossing is constructed according the immersed tunnel technique and consists of 5 tunnel elements of 138 m each. The maximum depth of the base of the tunnel will be about 30 m below water level.

Scope of work

  • Quick scan
  • Tender design
  • Detailed design
  • Assistance for immersion
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Piet Barten - Specialist Immersed Tunnels

Piet Barten

Specialist Immersed Tunnels

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