The Lučivná Tunnel is a short covered tunnel in northern Slovakia, on the D1 motorway between Štrba and Mengusovce. Its construction started in 2005 and was open in 2007. Its purpose is to provide a safe crossing for wild animals.

Lučivná Tunnel
West portal of the Lučivná Tunnel
Overview
LocationSlovakia
Coordinates49°04′17.41″N 20°06′13.05″E / 49.0715028°N 20.1036250°E / 49.0715028; 20.1036250
RouteD1
StartLučivná, Slovakia (east)
EndLučivná, Slovakia (west)
Operation
Constructed2005-2007
OpenedDecember 11, 2007 (2007-12-11)
OwnerSlovakia
OperatorNárodná diaľničná spoločnosť
TrafficAutomotive
Tollnone - included in the mandatory vignette
Technical
Length250 metres (820 ft)
No. of lanes4 (2 in each tube)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Highest elevation860 m (2,820 ft)
(east portal)
Lowest elevation860 m (2,820 ft)
(west portal)