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Learn about the Eisenhower Tunnel, a dual-bore vehicular tunnel under the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Find out its history, height restriction, alternate route, and water diversion.
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Learn about the history, design, and operation of the highest vehicular tunnel in the world, connecting the eastern and western slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Find out how the tunnel employees monitor air quality, clear crashes, and respond to emergencies.
Learn about the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, Colorado's main artery that brings Interstate 70 through the Continental Divide. Find out how it was built, how it works, and what to expect when driving through it.
Learn about the history and significance of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, the highest vehicle tunnel in the world. Find out how it was built, who worked on it, and how it changed Colorado's transportation and economy.
Here's a look at everything that went into making the idea of this tunnel a reality: 1941-1943- An exploratory “pioneer” tunnel was constructed under Loveland Pass. 1963-1965- A pilot bore was drilled through what is now the site of the Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel.
26 wrz 2024 · Learn about the history, construction and maintenance of the Eisenhower Tunnel, the highest and longest mountain tunnel in the US. The tunnel crosses the Continental Divide at 11,155 feet and carries 32k cars daily.
7 mar 2023 · Learn how the tunnel that connects the east and west of Colorado was built, named and opened 50 years ago. See photos, videos and newspaper clippings of the construction and impact of the tunnel.
