Denmark/Germany | Dänemark/Deutschland

Preparations Underway for Immersing Tunnel Elements Into the Fehmarnbelt

Nearing completion: preparations for the special ship IVY Credit/Quelle: Femern A/S
Nearing completion: preparations for the special ship IVY
Credit/Quelle: Femern A/S
The approval of the immersion pontoon is almost two years behind the original schedule Credit/Quelle: Femern A/S
The approval of the immersion pontoon is almost two years behind the original schedule
Credit/Quelle: Femern A/S

According to information from the project company Femern A/S, preparations for the special ship IVY, which plays a key role in the construction of the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel, were nearing completion at the end of January 2026.The approval of the immersion pontoon is almost two years behind the original schedule.

The first part of the tunnel trench is currently being prepared for immersion. The trench is being adapted to the elements, and the contractor is laying a gravel bed to create an even base for the tunnel elements.

“We are in direct negotiations with the senior management of the large...

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