Fort Kochi-Vypin Underground Tunnel: Save 60 Hours and Rs 1500 Monthly!

Kerala is planning for its first Underground tunnel crossing the sea at Kochi.
Time is priceless, and once lost, it cannot be recovered. The proposed Fort Kochi-Vypin Underground Tunnel aims to transform transportation for Kochi residents, bringing significant time and cost savings.

An underground sea tunnel is a tunnel built partly or entirely beneath the sea or a river, serving as an alternative to bridges or ferries. These tunnels are mainly used for road and rail transport, with the longest often being electrified rail tunnels due to ventilation needs. Construction methods include placing prefabricated segments in a seabed trench (immersed tube tunnel) or using buoyancy to keep the tunnel submerged (submerged floating tunnel). This bold project will benefit commuters traveling from Fort Kochi to Ernakulam, especially busy areas like High Court Junction by saving at least Rs 1500 monthly. The feasibility report indicates the tunnel will cut travel time from around two and a half hours to just half an hour. Currently, travelers spend hours crossing Goshree bridges or waiting for ferries, but the double-tube tunnel will remove these delays, offering quick relief to thousands of residents and visitors.

Furthermore, the project reflects Kochi’s rapid development as a metro city, marked by advancements in transportation and infrastructure. This tunnel represents a bold step forward, solidifying Kochi’s position as a rising urban hub.