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Negrón Tunnel
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The Negrón Tunnel (Spanish: Túnel del Negrón) is an automotive tunnel which connects the provinces of Asturias and León in Northern Spain. The tunnel is 4,144 metres (13,596 ft) long and reaches a height of 1,229 metres (4,032 ft).
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![]() Entrance to Negrón tunnel from León | |
Overview | |
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Location | Asturias and León |
Coordinates | 42°57′37″N 5°50′17″W |
Route | ![]() |
Start | Lena |
End | Sena de Luna |
Operation | |
Work begun | June 1976 |
Opened | June 1997 |
Operator | Aucalsa |
Traffic | Automotive |
Toll | €13.05 |
Technical | |
Length | 4,144 metres (13,596 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,229 metres (4,032 ft) |
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The tunnel is in the toll highway AP-66, which is part of the Autovía A-66, one of the longest highways in Spain. The tunnel provides an alternate route to the Puerto de Pajares, a mountain pass that is considered dangerous for motorists.