Top 10 longest road tunnels in Moscow

Tunnels of Moscow are tunnels that are located throughout the city. A tunnel is such an underground structure, the length of which can be very different. They were created by man. With the help of these buildings, distances are noticeably reduced. And also thanks to them you can safely overcome a variety of serious obstacles – high mountains, gorges.

Currently, about a thousand different tunnels have been created. Most of them are in Norway, but they are also present in Moscow, even if there are not so many of them here. Today in this article we will look at the longest car tunnels in Moscow.

10 Oktyabrsky tunnel, 506 m

Oktyabrsky tunnel is located at the intersection of the Garden Ring and Bolshaya Yakimanka with Lenin Avenue. In 2012, the reconstruction of the tunnel was announced. Repair work was promised to be completed in 2 years, but they were finally completed only in 2015.

The builders replaced the slabs covering the entire tunnel, as well as the granite side stone. The waterproofing was also replaced and the reinforced concrete structure was repaired.

The tunnel itself was built in the 1960s. Its length is not so great, but still it noticeably shortens the way for drivers.

9. Tagansky tunnel, 600 m

Tagansky tunnel is located in Moscow at the intersection of the Garden Ring and Taganskaya Square. It is worth noting that this is the most confusing transport interchange in the city. If you leave from the north, then the tunnel will lead to the Ulyanovsk flyover, and if from the south, you can get to the Big Krasnokholminsky bridge.

Since 2006, repair work has also begun here. The opening was planned to be celebrated in 2010, but the date was constantly postponed. The surrounding area has also been landscaped. After the repair, it was possible to pass through the tunnel freely.

The Tagansky tunnel was built in 1962. Among the works, the roadbed was restored, walls and columns were repaired. The structure is slightly longer than the previous one in the review, but this does not interfere with moving along it at all.

8. Leningrad tunnel, 660 m

Leningrad tunnel in Moscow is located at the interchange in the Sokol district. Its length is slightly longer than the previous one. The tunnel originates from the Hydroproject area, an all-Russian organization, and ends on Lenin Avenue near the Sokol station. It is worth saying that the depth of such a tunnel is 12-14 meters.

The Leningrad Tunnel was built in 1961. At that time, it was the largest tunnel in the city. In 2007, the tunnel began to be reconstructed. Its width was significantly increased, and many other structures were also reinforced: walls, ceilings.

In 2009, it was decided to build the Volokolamsk Tunnel into the Leningrad Tunnel, which connected Lenin Avenue and Volokolamsk Highway. It is worth noting that many thought it was very convenient. In 2011, a parking lot appeared above the tunnel, which included 140 places.

7. Winchester tunnel of the North-West Chord, 786 m

Winchester Tunnel of the Northwest Chord – the tunnel, which is located under the People’s Militia Street and Berzarin Street. It was first opened in 2016. It is worth noting that this is the first tunnel of this type. Let’s analyze it in detail what it is.

Winchester style is a type of tunnel, the parts of which are in multidirectional movement vertically above each other. This type of tunnel, which is now in Moscow, has only 2 tiers. Movement on it also passes only in opposite directions.

It is worth noting that the construction option was not chosen by chance. During the expansion of roads, they would come close to residential buildings, which is why a special winchester-type project was developed.

Construction began in 2013, but it was completed exactly on time, as expected. Currently, many car owners use this type of construction.

6. Sheremetevsky tunnel, 800 m

Sheremetevsky tunnel is located at the intersection of the Third Transport Ring and Sheremetyeva Street. It has 4 traffic lanes. The tunnel was originally built as part of the project.

It is worth noting that it was supposed to build a tunnel with a hydraulic jack. The builders wanted to direct the pipes under the Suschevsky shaft in such a way that they made up a whole underground deck. But after the construction it was supposed to build under this flooring. But, unfortunately, the construction of this tunnel was carried out in a simple traditional way.

5. Gagarinsky tunnel, 1100 m

Fifth on our list Gagarin tunnel, which has a rather large length, compared with other options. Located on the Third Transport Ring. The tunnel is located above Gagarinskaya Square.

It has a rather shallow occurrence, as it consists of only 20 meters of two simple pipes. Between themselves, they are divided into waterproof partitions.

But it is worth noting that the permissible speed through the tunnel is 100 km per hour. Even during peak hours, more than 7-10 thousand cars pass through this tunnel every hour. Since 2013, the repair of the tunnel began, which was completed only by 2017.

4. Volokolamsk tunnel, 1730 m

Volokolamsk tunnel located at the Falcon junction. Its beginning is on the Volokolamsk highway, and the end is on Liza Chaikina street. The tunnel also runs under Leningradsky Prospekt. The maximum depth is 20 meters.

It is worth noting that in 2014 the tunnel was closed very often. This happened due to leaks, due to errors during construction. Also, this tunnel was closed in 2016, and even in 2019. Currently, it periodically closes at night for maintenance work. At other times, it is only partially covered.

This tunnel is quite long, but this does not prevent drivers from moving along it.

3. Alabyano-Baltic tunnel, 1935 m

Alabyano-Baltic Tunnel connects many territories in Moscow. At present, in length, this is one of the large tunnels. It was built according to one of the projects. Has 3 traffic lanes. About 5 thousand cars per hour pass here every day.

Interesting fact: many times the tunnel could not be completed for a number of reasons. In 2009, the tunnel was flooded due to heavy rains, and in 2011 the walls collapsed.

2. Northwest tunnel, 3126 m

Northwest Tunnel has a rather large length – 3126 meters. It is worth noting that this tunnel is quite deeply laid. It is located under Serebryanoborsk forest area. It was first opened in 2007.

It is important to note that there are 3 traffic lanes in the tunnel, as well as 2 pedestrian banquettes. It is better for oversized vehicles not to pass here, as this can lead to serious violations.

1. Lefortovo tunnel, 3246 m

The longest tunnel in Moscow Lefortovo. It is considered part of the whole third transport ring. It has 3 lanes for traffic only in its northern direction, as well as 4 lanes in its south direction.

A trip through this tunnel sometimes takes quite a long time, but up to 10 thousand cars per hour can pass here per day.