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Lærdal Tunnel · 24.51 km (15.23 mi)
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🏗️ Longest road tunnel
24.51 km (15.23 mi)
Lærdal Tunnel · Between Oslo and Bergen
The longest road tunnel on Earth, with lit 'golden hour' caverns placed at intervals to give drivers rest and to fight fatigue on the single bore through the mountains.
Record at a glance
| Record | Longest road tunnel |
|---|---|
| Feature | Lærdal Tunnel |
| Measurement | 24.51 km (15.23 mi) |
| Location | Between Oslo and Bergen |
| Country | Norway |
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