Operation
Currently the single tunnel has one lane of traffic in each direction. As no overtaking is possible this can result in minor delays if you are stuck behind slow moving traffic. A toll of VND25,000 is payable for cars/mini buses.
Motorcycles, cycles and pedestrians are not allowed in the tunnel but a new shuttle service began in November 2006. This shuttle service operates around the clock with a reduced overnight service and a daytime fare of VND12,000 per motorcycle, VND5,000 per bicycle, and VND3,000 per person.
A small waiting area has been established at each end of the tunnel where visitors can take photographs and watch a documentary about the making of the tunnel.
The tunnel reduces the distance between Da Nang and Huế by 20km and saves between 30 minutes and an hour on traveling times over the old Hai Van Pass route.
Read more about this topic: Hai Van Tunnel
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