Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Norway’s Stad Ship tunnel should take most ships appoximately ten minutes to pass through. Norway's ambitious Stad Ship Tunnel will provide cargo and passenger vessels with a safe and efficient route through one of the most challenging stretches of the Norwegian coastline. By bypassing the hazardous waters around the Stad peninsula, the tunnel will eliminate the need for navigating its frequently rough seas and powerful currents.
The Stad peninsula projects into the Norwegian Sea, creating treacherous conditions for maritime traffic due to its relentless weather and unpredictable currents. Norway's innovative response? Carve a mile-long tunnel directly through the peninsula. After years of little communication following the announcement of the sensational plans, the Norwegian Coastal Administration has now published the tender for the tunnel’s construction, with a pre-qualification deadline set for the end of January 2025.
If construction begins as planned in late 2025, it should be finished in time for an opening in 2030. The Tunnel’s Tourism Potential The Stad ship tunnel will not only be an impressive feat of engineering. It is also poised to become a major tourist attraction, particularly for those traveling on the Norwegian coastal route.
Visitors will likely flock to see this unique structure and experience passing through the world’s first full-scale ship tunnel. Norway's coastal ferries are the largest vesse.
