EGRK Expressway

' Bringing the North of the Outpost closer'' together. '''

Basic Information
The EGRK Expressway (EGRK) is a long-distance Ice Road link between Evergreen and Rotherhythe Keep managed by Mattesco and Pint. First announced on July 17 2022. As a final draft of an Overworld connection between the two Settlements.

How it began
On April 28 2022. Mattesco initiated scouting for a potential Overworld link to allow for travel between Evergreen and Rotherhythe. The initial study surveyed the possibility of a waterway link, allowing sailors to travel from the Outpost through to Rotherhythe via Evergreen. Prompting discussions with Pint.

The first plan also included a footpath allowing for hikes between the two.

Progress in Design
By July, it had been narrowed down to an Underground Ice Road link. With 2 potential routes.

One focusing on a main path heading North - South.

The other focusing on 2 North - South sections connected by an East - West section

Finalisation
On August 21 2022. The final plan for the project was put in place. Including an official name (EGRK Expressway), Logo and Specification of a 5x5 tunnel system linked together by a North - South tunnel section following X Coordinate -1890000.

Rotherhythe Central
Rotherhythe Central station is currently in it's design phase and no construction has begun yet, when complete it will offer easy access to the Keep interior and the Copper palace for Ice Hockey matches.

The station is set to be a link between the EGRK and Rotherhythe's future Metro system.

Evergreen
Pint has an open offer for station design bids.

Savahford
The Savahford village, along the Ocean north of Evergreen, will be linked to the EGRK Network shortly after its construction, Making it the first intermittent station on the route.

Track specification
The track follows two 1 block wide lanes split down the middle by barriers.

One track is fitted with buffer blocks, Which automatically slow boats as they approach settlement stops and junctions.

The other is an express route which bypasses most stops and junctions allowing for top speed travel between Evergreen and Rotherhythe.

Tunnel specification
The entire tunnel system is dug at a rate of 5 x 5 at Y Level 10, Near where the Overworld caves begin to blend with the deepslate region.

3 separate tunnel systems initially being dug include:

The Main expressway shaft.

Rotherhythe -> The Main expressway

Evergreen -> The Main expressway