Quarter of a century on, Karavanke tunnel awaiting upgrade

Jesenice, 1 June - The Karavanke motorway tunnel was inaugurated 25 years ago to create a key road link between Slovenia and Austria, between Western Europe and the Balkans. Preparations are now under way to build a second tube.

Jesenice Entry to the Slovenian side of the Karavanke Tunnel Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Jesenice
Entry to the Slovenian side of the Karavanke Tunnel
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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