<strong>Race through a mountain: </strong>The Norwegian city of Bergen has just opened a purpose-built pedestrian and bike tunnel that its makers say is the world's longest. <br />
Race through a mountain: The Norwegian city of Bergen has just opened a purpose-built pedestrian and bike tunnel that its makers say is the world's longest.
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<strong>Grand opening: </strong>The $29 million tunnel opened on April 15, after four years of construction.
Grand opening: The $29 million tunnel opened on April 15, after four years of construction.
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<strong>Halfway there: </strong>This sundial installation is the center point of the three-kilometer long tunnel.
Halfway there: This sundial installation is the center point of the three-kilometer long tunnel.
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<strong>Ready to roll:</strong> The tunnel takes under 10 minutes to get through by bike.
Ready to roll: The tunnel takes under 10 minutes to get through by bike.
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<strong>Art installations:</strong> The tunnel has a range of art installations and lighting displays throughout, so users have an idea of where they are within the space.
Art installations: The tunnel has a range of art installations and lighting displays throughout, so users have an idea of where they are within the space.
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<strong>Løvstakken:</strong> The tunnel goes under Løvstakken mountain, one of seven mountains that surround Bergen.
Løvstakken: The tunnel goes under Løvstakken mountain, one of seven mountains that surround Bergen.
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<strong>Bergen's tram system: </strong>The tunnel also functions as an evacuation tunnel for Bergen's new tram line which opened in November 2022.
Bergen's tram system: The tunnel also functions as an evacuation tunnel for Bergen's new tram line which opened in November 2022.
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