Korea Construction of Byeolnae Line (Extension of Line 8) Section 2

Summary

This is the construction of the Byeolnae Line 2 Shield Tunnel, which was carried out by crossing the Han River from Gangdong-gu, Seoul to Topyeong-dong, Guri-si. The second section of the star extension was constructed using the Shield Tunnel Method (Slurry Type). The site of Byeolnae Line 2 is 2,559m (rockbed) of shield excavation, 2,559m of invert concrete, and the construction scale of two horizontal tunnels.

  • Begin 2018.04

    Client City hall of the Seoul

  • Location Seoul, Republic of Korea

    Explanation Total excavation extension : L = 2,559.4 m (1 Slurry TBM)
       - Excavation diameter : D=7,660 mm
       - Merchant Marine Tunnel : L = 1,279.7 m
       - Lower tunnel : L = 1,279.7 m
    Evacuation connection passage (2 crossings)

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