description Bankhead Tunnel Overview
Bankhead Tunnel is a two-lane vehicular tunnel beneath the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. Opened to traffic on 20 February 1941, it carries Government Street between Blakeley Island and downtown Mobile, and its underwater section is about 3,389 feet long. The tunnel was built to give road users a direct river crossing and remains part of Mobile's historic transport infrastructure.
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Where is the Bankhead Tunnel?
The Bankhead Tunnel runs beneath the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. It connects downtown Mobile with Blakeley Island by carrying Government Street.
When did the Bankhead Tunnel open?
It opened to traffic on 20 February 1941. The tunnel has served as a two-lane vehicular crossing beneath the Mobile River.
How long is the underwater section of the Bankhead Tunnel?
The underwater section is about 3,389 feet long. It forms part of the road connection between downtown Mobile and Blakeley Island.
What road does the Bankhead Tunnel carry?
The tunnel carries Government Street. Its two-lane roadway passes beneath the Mobile River between Blakeley Island and downtown Mobile.
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