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The Tauern Tunnel is a 6.4-kilometer (4.0-mile) road tunnel in Austria's Salzburg state that passes through the Tauern mountain range as part of the A10 Tauern Autobahn. Opened in 1975 after five years of construction, the tunnel connects Flachau in the north with Sankt Michael im Lungau in the south, providing a vital all-weather route through the Alps. The tunnel is subject to a toll and forms part of an important north-south transit corridor connecting Germany to Italy and the Balkans, handling an average of 18,000 vehicles per day.
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Where is the Tauern Tunnel?
The Tauern Tunnel carries the A10 Tauern Autobahn through the Tauern mountain range in Salzburg state, Austria. It connects the area around Flachau with Sankt Michael im Lungau.
How long is the Tauern Tunnel?
The road tunnel is approximately 6.4 kilometers long, or about 4.0 miles. It is one of Austria's major Alpine road crossings.
When did the Tauern Tunnel open?
The tunnel opened in 1975 after about five years of construction. Its opening made the A10 a major north-south route through the Austrian Alps.
Is there a special toll for the Tauern Tunnel?
The Tauern Tunnel lies on the A10 section subject to Austria's route-specific section toll system, separate from the ordinary motorway vignette. Exact charges depend on the vehicle class and current Austrian toll rules.
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