description Broadway Tunnel Overview
The Broadway Tunnel, officially the Robert C. Levy Tunnel, is a four-lane roadway tunnel on Broadway in San Francisco, California. Opened in 1952, it passes through Russian Hill and connects the Chinatown and North Beach side of the city with the western side near Van Ness Avenue, providing a route for motor traffic and pedestrians beneath the hill. The tunnel is a piece of mid-20th-century urban transport infrastructure for people traveling between the city's northern and western neighborhoods.
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Where is the Broadway Tunnel in San Francisco?
The Broadway Tunnel is on Broadway in San Francisco, California. It passes through Russian Hill and links the Chinatown and North Beach side with the area near Van Ness Avenue.
What is the official name of the Broadway Tunnel?
Its official name is the Robert C. Levy Tunnel. It is commonly called the Broadway Tunnel because of its location beneath Broadway.
When did the Broadway Tunnel open?
The four-lane roadway tunnel opened in 1952. It was built to carry road traffic through Russian Hill.
How many lanes does the Broadway Tunnel have?
The Broadway Tunnel has four roadway lanes. Its route connects central San Francisco neighborhoods across Russian Hill.
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