Anzob Tunnel Road. It is also a transit route between Dushanbe and Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent. Prior to construction of the tunnel, especially during winter, the threat of year-round avalanches led to periodic disruptions of commerce. The tunnel was officially opened in March 2006; it was built by the Iranian Sabir Co. Due to the significance of the tunnel, limited traffic flow was permitted via signing a waiver form noting potential hazards such as flooding and smog from construction equipment operating inside the tunnel prior to the final construction phase which may have included installation of ventilation and drainage infrastructure. As of May
Canning Tunnel 1940s and constructed in conjunction with the opening of the dam. 110 men were employed in the first year of construction after which the workforce reduced to 60. The tunnel was built at a cost of $3.5 million and was officially opened in 1975 by Hon. D. H. O'Neil MLA the Minister for Works and Housing on Friday 17 January 1975. The Canning Contour Channel was maintained and partially operated for two years after the tunnel's opening as a precautionary measure. Canning Tunnel The Canning Tunnel is a tunnel that originates just west of Canning Dam and runs for approximately