Holland Tunnel

The Holland Tunnel was built using the "cut-and-cover" method, where a trench was excavated on land, and then covered with a roof to create the tunnel. Construction began in 1920, and the underwater section was created by boring through the riverbed using a combination of compressed air and a circular tunnel boring machine. After the tunnel was completed, the trench was filled in with soil, and roadways were constructed on top. This innovative engineering allowed the tunnel to safely navigate under the Hudson River, linking New York City and New Jersey.

Virgin stress in rock engineering refers to the initial state of stress present in a rock mass before any excavation or disturbance occurs. It is the natural stress condition that has developed over time due to the weight of overlying materials and tectonic forces. Understanding virgin stress is crucial for predicting how the rock will behave when subjected to excavation or loading, as it influences stability, deformation, and failure mechanisms in rock engineering projects. Proper assessment of these stresses helps in designing safe and effective structures in rock environments.

The time it takes to drive through the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey to New York can vary depending on traffic conditions, time of day, and day of the week. On average, the drive through the tunnel itself typically takes around 5-10 minutes. However, factors such as congestion, accidents, and construction can significantly impact travel time. It is advisable to check real-time traffic updates before embarking on your journey to get a more accurate estimate.

Going from New York to New Jersey is free using the Holland tunnel.

It costs to go from NJ to NY

The Holland Tunnel and Robert Fulton are associated with the Hudson River.

Yes, there are many other options.

Coming from New Jersey:

I-95/US 1/US 9 - George Washington Bridge ($15.00 for a car)

I-78 - Holland Tunnel

SR 440 - Outerbridge Crossing

I-278 - Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Coming from North of the City: I-87 - Major Deegan Expy

SR 9A - Henry Hudson Pkwy

I-95 - Cross Bronx Expy

Eastbound only: Cars $8.00 cash, $8.00 E-ZPass peak, $6.00 E-ZPass off-peak as of 8/23/2010

The Lincoln tunnel was one of many things named after Abraham Lincoln in New York

Depending on the tunnel (there are three), they are 1.4 - 1.5 miles long.

The channel tunnel is, on average, 45m below the seabed. (1)

The ocean depth between Dover and Calais is, on average, 50m. (2)

Hence it can be guestimated that the tunnel is, on average, roughly 100m below sealevel for the undersea section of the tunnel.

(1) http://www.channeltunnel.co.uk/Faqs.asp

(2) http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/englishchannel.htm

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No, they are two different tunnels, although both connect Manhattan to New Jersey. They span the Hudson River and are only about two or three miles apart.

The Holland Tunnel traverses the Hudson River and connects Manhattan to New Jersey. The Holland Tunnel traverses the water at Spring Street in Lower Manhattan. Canal Street also veers north diagonally to almost meet Spring Street at the entrance to the tunnel. So the tunnel is located at the almost-intersection of Canal and Spring Streets.

My grandfather, Timothy Maher, was a sandhog and he worked on the Holland Tunnel. He had been a miner in Ireland, worked in West Virginia but did not like it...came to New York and worked on the Tunnel. I also would like to learn more.

Yes. Check the digital collections of the New York City public library. They have many photos of the tunnel under construction.

Toll paid heading into NY. Westbound to NJ is free. Some restrictions apply.