Waaslandtunnel, Road tunnel and protected monument in Antwerp, Belgium.
The Waaslandtunnel extends for 2110 meters beneath Antwerp, featuring one traffic lane in each direction and connecting the city center with the left bank.
Constructed in 1933, this tunnel stands as the first passage under the Scheldt River, marking a significant advancement in Antwerp's transportation infrastructure.
Local residents refer to the tunnel as 'Rabbit Pipe' due to its narrow passages and the specific nature of traffic flowing through it.
Regular maintenance requires complete closure between 8 PM and 5 AM, during which traffic diverts through the Kennedy Tunnel and the Antwerp Ring R1.
The tunnel maintains a height restriction of 4 meters and excludes heavy goods vehicles, focusing exclusively on local urban traffic needs.
Location: Antwerp
Inception: March 1, 1931
Official opening: September 10, 1933
Length: 2,110.85 m
Part of: N49a road
GPS coordinates: 51.22694,4.39583
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:44
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