Doha – Spain has allocated €1.6 million to study the feasibility of an underwater tunnel connecting Europe and Africa. According to Spanish media, the Spanish Ministry of Transport, led by Óscar Puente, reduced the initial budget from €2.4 million after modifying some of the planned tasks.

The ambitious project involves the construction of an underwater tunnel through the Strait of Gibraltar. This strategic connection would link Europe with Africa via one of the world’s most important maritime passages.

The Spanish government is using European Next Generation funds to finance the technical support work. The public company Ineco will carry out the study to determine the financial viability of the various construction alternatives.

Two possible entry points are being considered on the Spanish side. One option is Algeciras, due to its strategic port and railway connections. The other is the coast near Tarifa, the southernmost city in Europe.

The tunnel would be 38.5 kilometers long, with 27.7 kilometers running underwater. It would consist of two railway tunnels located beneath the seabed.

Source of the article: moroccoworldnews