The Markhus Tunnel (Norwegian: Markhustunnelen) is a road tunnel in Etne municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 2,405-metre (7,890 ft) long tunnel is located on the European route E134 highway on the southern shore of the Åkrafjorden, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the village of Fjæra. The tunnel was opened in 1995 to replace a narrow, winding road that goes through a small residential area. The tunnel gave a wider, straighter road that meets official standards for highways.[1]

Markhus Tunnel
View of the tunnel entrance
Overview
LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates59°49′08″N 6°14′07″E / 59.8189°N 6.2353°E / 59.8189; 6.2353
StatusIn use
Route E134
StartKrokstød, Etne
EndSkålnes, Etne
Operation
Opened1995
OperatorNorwegian Public Roads Administration
Technical
Length2,405 metres (7,890 ft)

References

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  1. ^ Merzagora, Eugenio A.; Lotsberg, Gunnar (eds.). "Road Tunnels in Norway 3 000 - 2 000 m". Road Tunnels in Norway. Retrieved 2015-04-08.