EastLink's tunnels have been designed in line with World Road Association (PIARC) standards and include the following worls-class safety features:

• cross passages spaced every 120 metres (14 in total) with fire safety doors providing direct access to the adjacent tunnel;
• exits illuminated by strobe lighting, running man symbols and directional arrows;
• emergency walkways at road level for easy access (compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act);
• a deluge system for fire suppression;
• radio re-broadcast an public address facilities;
• heat detectors;
• automatic incident detection;
• overhead warning message signs and emergency lighting;
• help telephones and mobile phone coverage;
• electronic lane closure signs and variable speed limit signs;
• closed circuit television (CCTV); and
• a ventilation system, including a smoke management exhaust system which uses jet fans to maintain air quality and driver visibility at all times in accordance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) policies and standards. 

These safety systems are linked directly to the EastLink Control and Operations Centre, located just 500 metres from the tunnels ensuring a quick and effective response if an incident occurs.

More information:

(03) 8562 6800 or contact@seita.com.au