Gotthard Road Tunnel
A2 motorway tunnel under the Gotthard massif between Göschenen and Airolo. See Switzerland (Literary).
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn | The B1M | subject | A second bore so the 1980 tunnel can close for refurbishment without cutting the A2. |
Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn — The B1M (2026)
Source: Original · Readwise highlight
Fortunately, that’s unlikely to happen because the A2 is part of one of the most impressive tunnel networks in the world and not just for cars.
- Role: subject
- In the video: The tunnel has carried traffic since 1980, replacing the winding Gotthard Pass, and must close for renovation. A second tube is being bored from both ends; one machine got stuck in fractured rock in June 2025, adding about 20 million francs, and half the spoil is to be shipped to Lake Lucerne.
- Why it matters: The tunnel and its second tube are the subject of the whole video; the A2 corridor is the argument.