Nature and the Environment
A respectful approach to nature and the use of natural resources is the underlying principle of planning and construction works for the Brenner Base Tunnel. Austria and Italy have verified the environmental compatibility of the project independently and on the basis of the applicable national laws.
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Construction progress
Work is currently underway on the exploratory tunnel which is being built as a preliminary measure for geological and hydrogeological prospecting. This preliminary research will help to minimize both construction costs and risks.
In Italy, the first construction lot of the Mules access tunnel and the first part of the exploratory tunnel in Aica have been completed. Construction continues northwards. The next construction lot involves the crossing of the Periadriatic seam, a fault line where excavation work will require the greatest of care.
In Austria, excavation is currently underway on the Innsbruck-Ahrental stretch of the exploratory tunnel, the Ahrental and Ampass access tunnels.
At a glance
Periadriatic Seam
In autumn 2011 the driving operations for the Periadriatic seam – a geologic fault zone where the European and African plates collide - started. In th...
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Ampass
The works for the construction site setup and the access roads in Ampass have been underway since September 19th, 2011. The construction work for the ...
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Innsbruck−Ahrental
The Ahrental access tunnel is being excavated cyclically, starting with the crown or calotte and then moving to the bench and the slab. Excavation beg...
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