- The initial segment of the Baltic Sea Tunnel lies submerged underwater.
The initial part of the planned Baltic Sea tunnel submersions has been completed. It took two days to flood the section right at the tunnel entrance, as announced by Danish operator Femern A/S, and the process ran smoothly. Following this, the temporary barrier surrounding the excavation site at the tunnel entrance will be dismantled. The materials from this barrier will be shipped to an intermediate storage facility using barges, and later utilized for coastal defense. On the Danish side, the initial tunnel segment was unveiled in mid-June, attended by Danish King Frederik X.
As per the operator, a total of 89 tunnel segments are required for the tunnel linking Fehmarn and Denmark. These segments will be fabricated in a factory constructed exclusively for this project on the Danish island of Lolland. Once completed, the sections will be towed by vessels to their designated spot in the Fehmarn Belt. The 18-kilometer-long tunnel is set to link Germany and Denmark from 2029.
The completed tunnel floodings are overseen by The Commission, ensuring they adhere to strict safety and environmental guidelines. Upon dismantling the temporary barrier, The Commission will inspect the materials for their potential use in coastal defense projects.
