"The tunnels are being constructed as part of King Abdullah Project for Expansion of Makkah and Holy Sites," one source said, adding that they would be ready for use shortly.
The project includes construction of three emergency tunnels for rapid evacuation purposes, two tunnels for sewage and electricity and one for services.
The pedestrian tunnels will have a width of 16m each and a height of 8.3m. Both tunnels, located side by side, with a length of 740m, originate from the side of Masaa (the running area between Safa and Marwa) and end at Hajoun, the source said.
