Crossrail completes major part of Connaught Tunnel refurbishment

Crossrail's "race against the clock" to complete a key part of its work to the Victorian Connaught Tunnel in east London has been completed ahead of schedule.

Earlier in the year, dam wells were installed in a section of the Royal Docks that runs above the tunnel to allow Crossrail workers to access the tunnel from above. However, the dam had to be removed by the first week of September to allow ships to pass through the dock ahead of a trade exhibition at ExCel London.

Following three months of work around the clock, the work has now been completed, the dam walls have been removed and the dock has been re-opened.

For more information about our works to restore the Connaught Tunnel visit:
http://www.crossrail.co.uk/

Video produced in 2013