Townline Tunnel

Townline Tunnel
The tunnel seen from the west
Overview
Official nameTownline Tunnel
LocationWelland Canal, Welland, Ontario
Coordinates42°57′38″N 79°13′45″W / 42.960537°N 79.229107°W / 42.960537; -79.229107
SystemCanadian Pacific Railway
Route Highway 58A
Operation
OpenedJuly 13, 1972 for cars
January 31, 1973 for trains
OperatorMinistry of Transportation
Technical
Length330 m
No. of tracksDouble (only 1 used)
No. of lanes2 lanes of traffic
Width35 m
Length of tunnel approaches

The Townline Tunnel is an underwater tunnel in Welland, Ontario, Canada carrying Highway 58A as well as the Canadian Pacific Railway under the Welland Canal.