Main Street Tunnel
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The Main Street Tunnel, located in Welland, Ontario, Canada, is an underwater tunnel, carrying Niagara Road 27 and the unsigned designation of Highway 7146 under the Welland Canal.[1] It is named as a part of East Main Street.
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Location | Welland Canal, Welland, Ontario |
Coordinates | 42.993222°N 79.216704°W / 42.993222; -79.216704 |
Route | Niagara Road 27 and the unsigned designation of Highway 7146 |
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Opened | May 20, 1972; 52 years ago (May 20, 1972) |
Owner | Ministry of Transportation of Ontario |
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No. of lanes | 4 |
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The structure was built as a part of the Welland By-Pass project. Its construction was relatively easy since, like the Townline Tunnel, it was constructed at the same time as the channel above it and a simple cut and cover. The tunnel was officially opened on May 20, 1972.