Russia’s Plans for a Tunnel to Alaska

Russia and China are considering building a 100 billion dollar tunnel across the Bering Strait, providing the first physical link between Asia and North America. The idea for a Bering Strait bridge or tunnel has existed for a while. Recently though, Russia and China have proposed modern tunnels across the strait. These tunnels would have major benefits. They would improve intercontinental trade, cooperation and serve as feats of engineering. Unfortunately though, due to the current infrastructure and geogra