The Metropolitan Transport Authority reported that in the first seven days of use of Avenida 27 de Febrero tunnels, some 100,000 vehicles went under. In the first 24 hours following its opening on 30 December, 56,000 vehicles crossed. In the first three hours of 1 January, 8,000 vehicles passed as part of New Year celebrations, according to a report in Hoy newspaper. 85% of those who entered the tunnel, transited at an average 70 kms per hour. Some reckless racers were recorded as crossing at 159 kms per hour.
