Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel
Basra,
Iraq
Location: Khor Al Zubair
Height: 9.85m / 11.05m
Storeys: 2.4 kilometer of Immersed Tunnel (2 lanes)
Shell Construction Period: May 2021 ~ August 2024
Opening: 2025
Architect: TECHNITAL S.p.A.
The Project
The Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project in Iraq is a pioneering infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation connectivity and stimulating economic development in the southern region. This project involves constructing an immersed tunnel beneath the Khor Al Zubair waterway, serving as a critical link between adjacent areas and enhancing accessibility for both passengers and goods.
As the first immersed tunnel in the Middle East, it represents a remarkable engineering achievement, employing advanced construction techniques to seamlessly integrate with the local landscape. Once completed, the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel is expected to significantly boost regional trade, support economic growth, and elevate infrastructure connectivity throughout Iraq.
PERI is proud to have supplied its advanced tunnel formwork system to the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project in Iraq. Our specialized formwork solutions have been instrumental in facilitating the efficient construction of this vital infrastructure, ensuring precise and safe implementation of the immersed tunnel beneath the Khor Al Zubair waterway.
This project underscores PERI's commitment to delivering innovative construction solutions that meet the unique challenges of large-scale infrastructure developments, contributing to enhanced connectivity and economic growth in the region.
The Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project in Iraq is a pioneering infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transportation connectivity and stimulating economic development in the southern region. This project involves constructing an immersed tunnel beneath the Khor Al Zubair waterway, serving as a critical link between adjacent areas and enhancing accessibility for both passengers and goods.
As the first immersed tunnel in the Middle East, it represents a remarkable engineering achievement, employing advanced construction techniques to seamlessly integrate with the local landscape. Once completed, the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel is expected to significantly boost regional trade, support economic growth, and elevate infrastructure connectivity throughout Iraq.
PERI is proud to have supplied its advanced tunnel formwork system to the Khor Al Zubair Immersed Tunnel project in Iraq. Our specialized formwork solutions have been instrumental in facilitating the efficient construction of this vital infrastructure, ensuring precise and safe implementation of the immersed tunnel beneath the Khor Al Zubair waterway.
This project underscores PERI's commitment to delivering innovative construction solutions that meet the unique challenges of large-scale infrastructure developments, contributing to enhanced connectivity and economic growth in the region.
Project Information
Khor Al Zubair, Basra, Iraq