With the detailed geologic investigation during the route selection、basic design and detail design stages, the owner and client of the San-I No. 1 tunnel have a good understanding of the geological conditions along the tunnel and make the best choice of the alignment and the proper design. All the difficulties among the San-I No. 1 tunnel had been overcome. The difficulties include the passage under the No. 1 freeway and passing through of San-I Fault and other geological defects.