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UK contractors ignore coronavirus concerns, tunnelling goes on as `business as usual`

By Ari G.J. van der Dijk 1874 days ago Replies (28)

I wonder how is the situation in other tunnelling sites? As dumb as in Cheshire?

https://tunnelcontact.com/discussion/view/13571/despite-coronavirus-cheshire-west-and-chester-council-tells-vinci-to-press-ahead-with-northgate-construction-work

By Ray M. Morgan 1858 days ago
US is not any better. Most transportation projects are active, says ENR
https://www.enr.com/articles/49100-artba-survey-transportation-projects-are-active-in-most-states
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By Gianluca Gallota 1855 days ago
Milano Metro M4 line construction restarted. Very risky for workers
https://tunnelcontact.com/discussion/view/14986/milano-metro-m4-line-construction-restarted-very-risky-for-workers
#italia #italy
Milano Metro M4 line construction restarted. Very risky for workers
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Milano metro M4 project work restarted. It was suspended after COVID-19.

Already 200 workers start working for $1.8-billion Metro line 4 subway at 19 of the 56 construction sites on M4. It's much smaller than pre-pandemic workforce (I think...
By Ravnish Sharma 1853 days ago
Unfortunately same in Nepal.
India's decision to stop all construction work was most rational decision.
https://tunnelcontact.com/discussion/reply/view/15082/15078#elgg-object-15082
NEPAL: Bheri-Babai construction work continues despite nationwide lockdown : TunnelContact.com
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By Santiago Morales 1851 days ago
Spain’s construction sites re-open
https://www.khl.com/construction-europe/spains-construction-sites-re-open/143372.article
#covid19
Spain’s construction sites re-open
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Many construction sites have re-opened after the ending of a two-week suspension
By Ansh Chaturvedi 1850 days ago
New Delhi to resume construction work conditionally
https://tunnelcontact.com/discussion/view/15317/government-agencies-gear-up-to-restart-construction-work-in-delhi-in-in-situ-mode
Government agencies gear up to restart construction work in Delhi in 'in-situ' mode
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In a most welcome move, government agencies get conditional approval to resume work on major infrastructure projects in Delhi. Work can resume as early as next week. It has to be 'in-situ' construction where the workers live at the...
By Santiago Morales 1847 days ago
Construction at Colombia’s La Linea Tunnel project has recommenced already
https://www.worldhighways.com/wh10/news/la-linea-tunnel-project-recommences
#Colombia #LaLinea
La Linea Tunnel project recommences | World Highways
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Construction work on Colombia’s La Linea Tunnel project has recommenced.
By Roberto Calvi 1844 days ago
Napoli Bari high speed train tunnel continue with construction
https://railway-news.com/construction-continues-on-naples-bari-high-speed-line/

Construction Continues on Naples-Bari High-Speed Line | Railway-News
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The first contruction phase on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, between Naples and Cancello, is continuing with safety measures in place.

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By Arie van den Broek 1837 days ago
Queensbury Tunnel sees contractors resume 'essential work'
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18408780.queensbury-tunnel-sees-contractors-resume-essential-work/
Contractors resume 'essential work' in Queensbury Tunnel for next eight weeks
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CONTRACTORS resumed "essential work" in Queensbury Tunnel today and will be on site for the next eight weeks.