Swedish tunnel project underway

Work is underway in Sweden on a new tunnel, which will connect Hjulstra and Akalla. Demolition of existing structures is being carried to prepare for the tunnel, which is located in the north of capital Stockholm. The tunnel itself is expected to be complete during 2021.
February 27, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Work is underway in Sweden on a new tunnel, which will connect Hjulstra and Akalla. Demolition of existing structures is being carried to prepare for the tunnel, which is located in the north of capital Stockholm. The tunnel itself is expected to be complete during 2021.

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