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ParanáSanta Fe Under-River Tunnel Reaffirmed as South America’s Only One

New reports spotlight its 1969 debut with dimensions cited as 2,397 meters under river within a 3,479-meter total.

Overview

  • The Túnel Subfluvial Raúl Uranga is identified as the region’s sole subfluvial road tunnel, linking Paraná and Santa Fe beneath the Paraná River.
  • Coverage reiterates a 2,397-meter subfluvial segment, with total length reaching 3,479 meters when access ramps are included.
  • The structure opened in 1969 and remains central to regional mobility, logistics, and economic integration.
  • Reports describe immersed‑tube construction using precast concrete sections fabricated in a dry dock and assembled on the riverbed.
  • Sources differ on exact tube count—37 versus 36 plus a smaller section—and one outlet cites about 10,000 vehicles per day without broader verification.