Watching a 580-tonne, 90m long Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) bust a hole from Manhattan to Long Island City reminds me of the tunnel cleaners in Labrinyth. Except, instead of David Bowie singing, it’s Long Island City commuters.
The TBM is one of two tunnellers burrowing their way under Manhattan, with braces built as the tunneller Dig Dugs under New York eating soil and rock. Four tunnels are expected to be completed by October, so expect more forthcoming jubilation as these beasts emerge from the Earth. [MTA]
Pete
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 7:53 PMI would love it if David Bowie was standing there singing Dance magic!
TSH
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10:47 PMLabyrinth was my first thought too!
Troy
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:14 PMCool. I find this stuff really interesting
Abz
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 9:20 PMBa Sing Se.
Ash
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 10:27 AMReminds me more of Ninja Turtles!