Critical step taken for two giant tunnels in Saudi Arabia's artificial city project
New agreements have been reached for the construction of two major tunnels totaling 56 kilometers as part of The Line, a giant city project rising in a single line across the desert.
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Underground work continues at full speed in The Line project, which sits at the center of Saudi Arabia's vision for the future. This mega-city, known to be valued at approximately 500 billion dollars, is being built in the heart of the desert within the framework of NEOM. Unlike traditional urban planning, the project aims to redefine transportation through high-speed rail systems and underground networks instead of vehicle traffic.
With the agreements made for the excavation process of two new giant tunnels, another significant threshold has been crossed in the infrastructure of The Line. It is stated that each tunnel, which will be approximately 28 kilometers long, will play a major role in managing the city's logistics and technical services. According to experts, these underground networks will form the backbone of energy, data, and logistics flow.
While eye-catching mirrored facades rise above ground throughout the construction of The Line, a new generation of urban infrastructure is taking shape underground with advanced engineering designs. It is emphasized that the tunnels will simultaneously perform many functions, from rail transport systems to high-volume energy transmission, and from technical service corridors to data transfer.
When the NEOM project is completed, the structures that will extend in a single line along the city will span approximately 170 kilometers. The project is planned to transform into a massive living space that will host millions of people.
Despite its visionary goals, The Line frequently appears on the radar of the global press due to cost increases, debates over human rights, and engineering challenges in construction processes. The Saudi administration, however, continues to view the project as a key move in the country's transformation and economic diversification.
While some sections are expected to be completed and opened in stages by 2030, it is stated that the final full operation of The Line may take longer. Experts note that when the project is concluded, it may go down in history not just as a city, but as an infrastructure achievement that revolutionized engineering.