description Medway Tunnel Overview
The Medway Tunnel is an immersed-tube road tunnel beneath the River Medway in Kent, England. Opened in 1996, it carries the A289 between the Chatham Maritime and Strood sides of the river, providing a local crossing separate from the larger Medway Bridges used by the M2. It was constructed from prefabricated tunnel sections placed in a prepared trench beneath the riverbed.
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When did the Medway Tunnel open?
The tunnel opened in 1996 beneath the River Medway in Kent, England. It is an immersed-tube tunnel, built from sections floated into position and sunk into a dredged trench.
What road goes through the Medway Tunnel?
It carries the A289 between the Strood side of the river and Chatham Maritime. This provides a local crossing separate from the Medway Bridges that carry the M2 motorway.
Is there a toll on the Medway Tunnel?
No, the tunnel is free to use. It serves everyday local traffic between Strood and the Chatham Maritime development rather than functioning as a tolled crossing.
How was the Medway Tunnel built?
It was constructed as an immersed-tube tunnel: concrete sections were built, floated out on the river, and lowered into a trench on the riverbed before being joined and covered. This method is relatively rare in the UK.
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