Tagged: tunnels

SICE wins contract for tunnel modernisation

SICE will continue its contribution to the modernisation of tunnels on Sydney’s motorway network, after Transurban awarded the company a contract for two key projects. The agreement will see SICE deliver the replacement of existing control systems in Lane Cove …

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Heysen Tunnels set for major refit works

McConnell Dowell has been appointed as the Managing Contractor for an extensive refit of South Australia’s Heysen Tunnels, as part of a broader South Eastern Freeway upgrade. The Federal and South Australian Governments are both investing in the upgrade works …

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Australian-first pacemaker lights for Burnley Tunnel

Those driving through Melbourne’s Burnley Tunnel will shortly experience the benefits of an Australian-first lighting system, following upgrade works delivered by RA member Transurban. The new state-of-the-art pacemaker lights designed to improve safety and efficiency by helping drivers maintain a …

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Sydney’s M4 and M8 Link set to open early

One of the final major components of Transurban’s WestConnex project – the 7.5km tunnels linking the M4 at Haberfield and the M8 at St Peters – will open to traffic on 20 January – two months ahead of schedule. The …

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North East Link prepares for TBMs

The two mammoth tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will deliver the centrepiece of Victoria’s biggest road project are now on order, as early works continue on the North East Link. German supplier Herrenknecht will take around 18 months to design, …

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