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Yinzerman1992 t1_iyd15py wrote

Rick Sebak did an amazing documentary on the squirrel hil tunnel that answers your question and many more. (Link)

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westinghousesghost t1_iyd5fzo wrote

For those who don't want to or can't watch the whole thing, jump to 24:25 to see the escape doors

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dunwoodyres1 t1_iyd6wa0 wrote

It goes to the other tunnel.

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ExpertExpert t1_iydlij3 wrote

oh wow. i really expected a 3rd tunnel for pedestrians. maybe something that linked the upstairs part?

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Sybertron t1_iyewtgu wrote

I really feel like traffic has improved a good bit since they removed the ceiling. Feels less claustrophobic as ya approach and less folks tap the brakes.

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mandyyy-rose t1_iyd5fq5 wrote

Thanks for the link! Great background noise to work from home and watch

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sqqueen2 OP t1_iye171k wrote

That was most excellent! Thanks so much!

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Sybertron t1_iyeypef wrote

What a flex at the end to eat a birthday cake in the middle of the closed off tunnel haha

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Agile-Hopeful4707 t1_iye5w55 wrote

As long as the problem is a fire or hazmat incident, the fire department will be blocking the lane in the other tunnel when they arrive. They will also be attacking the problem through those doors. Please call 911 immediately or use the emergency phones in the tunnel if this happens. Please describe the side involved (inbound/outbound, and station or distance marker) to ensure a response that will help you faster.

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[deleted] t1_iye887h wrote

Replying so I can watch this later! Thank you!!

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