It said the tunnel will ensure cargo operators, fuel bowsers, tugs, loaders, steps and catering trucks can safely make their way to the West Apron of the airport, which is restricted following the opening of the airport’s new runway.The €200m tunnel will feature two lanes in each direction and the enclosed space underground will be 700mtrs long.It will be around 24mtrs wide and will be up to 17.5mtrs below ground.
In a statement, DAA said: “The underpass is required to improve access and safety on the airfield, allowing for the segregation of aircraft and vehicles and the safe movement of vehicles to the West Apron, which is restricted following the opening of the new Northern Runway on August 24, 2022. “Safe access to the West Apron is critically important to existing cargo operations, transit operations, General Aviation , stand-by parking and contingency stands.”