Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel 2
Overview
Constructed alongside the existing tunnel, the new Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel 2 features a twin car road tunnel built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), crossing beneath the Old Suez Canal. This project enhances mobility between the Suez region and southern Sinai, streamlining traffic flow and fostering strategic transportation links vital to Egypt’s infrastructure and economic expansion.
📍 Location:
Suez
📅 Duration:
2018–2021
👷♂️ Client:
Engineering Authority of the Egyptian Armed Forces
💵 Contract Value:
$680 Million
Key Features
- Length: Approximately 5 km
- External Diameter: 12.60 m
- Advanced Safety Systems for Maximum Security:
- • Integrated high-definition surveillance cameras throughout the tunnel.
- • Automated speed radars installed for traffic regulation.
- • Comprehensive fire detection and suppression mechanisms.
- Improved Connectivity & Economic Development:
- • Enables efficient travel between Suez and southern Sinai regions.
- • Promotes sustainable development across the eastern corridor.
- • Enhances tourism by easing access to Sinai’s key destinations.
