More Pics and some interesting facts and figures

Here's some interesting facts and figures for you

The Northbound Tunnel is only 257 meters from breakthrough as of today, predicted date for breakthrough is around 15/16/17th of February

There is over 5km of rubber belt used in the conveyor system that exports the soil out of the tunnels

There are 16 cross passage tunnels between the 2 main tunnels

There is 360,000+ tons of earth to be moved via the conveyor from the South portal to the North portal after breakthrough

Should 1 of the tunnels be closed there will be a contra flow, meaning single lane traffic via 1 tunnel, 1 lane southbound and 1 lane northbound

There is 14 miles of fencing used around the site

They are using Ultra Low Sulpher White Diesel in the vehicles in the tunnel to minimise the risk of the workers being overcome by fumes

Many thanks to Rustycee for the brilliant photo's and the facts and figures - we all look forward to receiving more!!

Keep on diggin.......

Wow Insider Photo's

Ah look at the snow isn't it pretty! God I live with too many women!!! ha ha

Some good pics of the Services Building at the Northern End from someone working on the tunnel.

Keep on diggin.....

Online News Articles

So over 10,000 hits on this website - can I say a massive thank you to everyone that has contributed or left comments - this is your website and I could not do it without you all.

The website has been featured in some news articles today - please see links below if you wish to have a read.

http://www.cnplus.co.uk/News/2009/01/balfour_beattys_hindhead_tunnel_proving_a_hit_online.html

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/Video-Hindhead-tunnel-is-a.4849585.jp

Lets make 2009 just as successful people!!!!!

Keep on diggin.........

1st Photo's of 2009 - Happy New Year everbody!!!

So here's the 1st photo's of 2009 - I hope you all had a enjoyable and safe new year.

Some excellent photo's and my thanks go to Red Robbo for braving the cold!!!! The man is legend!!!!

Keep them coming folks this is going to a busy year!!!!!

Keep on diggin........

So folkes I'm back from Christmas break down in freezing cold Cornwall and I am pleased to say there was no roadworks! YAY!

Some really good photo's of the Northern end and the new roundabout and overbridge at Hazle Grove.

Many thanks to Richard for the pics.

Just remains for me to say I hope you all had an excellent christmas and a safe and prosperous new year.

Here's to 2009!!

Keep on diggin......

Latest Progress as of 30th november 08

Data taken from the Highways Agency website for all you lovely people

Northen Portel

Southbound Bore

1118m of "heading" (the top part of the tunnel)

846m of "bench" (the bottom part of the tunnel)

Northbound Bore

1101m of heading

343m of bench

Southern Portal

Northbound Bore

194m of heading

Southbound Bore

217m of heading

More Photo's coming soon boys and girls

please keep yours coming

keep on diggin.......

In Memory

Just a quick note to pass our condolances onto Gummybear's family after loving Husband and Father Roy passed away today peacefully. Aged 60 and a local resident of nearly 40 years, he was surely taken before his time.

An avid supporter of the tunnel and a regular visitor to both the northern and southern ends since the start, and a great assistance in running this website, he will be sorely missed.

R.I.P Dad

x x x

Alternative views from the Southern end

Some nice views and alternative angles after trekking through the woods!

keep on diggin......

Sunday afternoon strolls and muddy boots

Went for a stroll down to Hazel Grove today - here are a few pics of the new over bridge and the new road thats been laid between hazel grove and hammer lane junction

More pics to follow tomorrow

keep on diggin..........

It was a cold, wet, dark evening in Nutcombe Valley

I decided to go out on the bike thinking 'hmmm the rain will hold off' and I got soaked!!!

All for you guys to see whats happening - thats dedication for you!!

Keep on diggin.........