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The Queensway Tunnel (also known as the Birkenhead Tunnel), connecting Liverpool and Birkenhead beneath the River Mersey, opened on 18 July 1934. At 2.13 miles (3.43 km) long, it held the title of the world's longest underwater road tunnel at the time of its opening. Construction began in 1925 and took nine years, involving around 1,700 workers. It was hailed as an engineering achievement, with King George V describing it as a "miracle" during the opening ceremony attended by 200,000 people. The

Enjoy a free mini Mersey Tunnel Tour this weekend to celebrate the Queensway Tunnels’ 90th anniversary 🤩Queensway Tunnel is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a rare chance to tour the historic Liverpool landmark on a Mersey Tunnel Tour for free.This weekend – Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21 – instead of driving through tunnel, you’ll be able to don your hard hat and experience an amazing behind-the-scenes look at this incredible feat of engineering.Visitors will be able to walk under the ro