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New Morocco tunnel in Casablanca

A new tunnel in the Moroccan city of Casablanca is being built in a bid to reduce congestion. The project will cost around US$81.65 million and includes building a 1.9km tunnel stretch as well as 2.3km of access roads. Preparation work commenced at the start of 2017, with tunnelling due to start shortly. The new Les Almohades tunnel will help cut Casablanca’s chronic congestion, a key issue during peak travel periods.
April 10, 2017 Read time: 1 min
A new tunnel in the Moroccan city of Casablanca is being built in a bid to reduce congestion. The project will cost around US$81.65 million and includes building a 1.9km tunnel stretch as well as 2.3km of access roads. Preparation work commenced at the start of 2017, with tunnelling due to start shortly. The new Les Almohades tunnel will help cut Casablanca’s chronic congestion, a key issue during peak travel periods.

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