mountain tunnel
Through the ridge
A mountain tunnel is a passage excavated through a mountain rather than around it, allowing roads or railways to pass directly through terrain that would otherwise require lengthy detours or dangerous high-altitude routes: The mountain tunnel cut two hours off the journey.
Construction typically involves boring through solid rock, making these among the most challenging engineering projects.
- boreTiresome individual or drill
- excavationAct of unearthing
- rock faceSteep exposed stone surface
- passageSegment of text
- underpassRoad passing below another
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- scenic railwaysscenic railway, scenic train, tourist railway, tourist train, heritage railway
- tunnel featuresemergency exits, escape routes
mountain tunnelmountain pass
Route through highlands
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Route through highlands
saddle · col · gorge · natural corridor
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