Túnel de Occidente, Transportation tunnel in Medellín, Colombia
The Túnel de Occidente consists of two parallel tubes stretching 4.6 kilometers through the mountains connecting Medellín with western Antioquia.
The construction of this engineering project began in 1999 and took eight years to complete, opening its first tube to traffic in 2006.
The tunnel represents a major connection between Medellín's urban center and the traditional colonial towns of western Antioquia, facilitating cultural exchanges.
The tunnel reduces travel time between Medellín and Santa Fe de Antioquia by 40 minutes and features 88 security cameras with constant monitoring.
The structure contains nine connecting galleries between tubes, including six pedestrian and three vehicular passages, equipped with direct communication to control centers.
Location: Medellín
GPS coordinates: 6.31056,-75.67028
Latest update: May 14, 2025 08:20
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