Eastern Portal - Voûte Chalifert - River Marne - Chalifert - France
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N 48° 54.030 E 002° 46.482
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The eastern portal of the canal tunnel on the River Marne near Chalifert.
Waymark Code: WM1116R
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 07/27/2019
Views: 8
The eastern portal of the canal tunnel on the River Marne near Chalifert.
The tunnel is situated at the western end of the 13 kilometre cut called Canal de Chalifert et Meaux. The cut links those two towns and cuts off large loops in the River Marne.
The tunnel is positioned between two locks and is lit throughout.
It has one way operation controlled by traffic lights operated by the lock keepers.
Is the Tunnel in Use?: In Use
Which End is this Entrance?: East
Date Constructed: 01/01/1846
Length of Tunnel: 168 metres
Construction Material: Rock lined with stone
Associated Website: [Web Link]
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