2024-06-28 06:29:06
Visitors within the “Topli Dol” and “Praveshki Khanov” tunnels on the “Hemus” freeway within the path of Varna will probably be opened in July, the Street Infrastructure Company reported.
Pipe repairs are progressing. The implementation of the actions within the facility continues. The builders are required to work at full capability in order that within the subsequent month, when the site visitors turns into much more intense, the motion via each amenities can happen with out restrictions.
In the intervening time, within the “Topli Dol” tunnel, work is being performed to strengthen the evacuation galleries. Actions are additionally being carried out on {the electrical} installations and safety methods, and almost 20 km of cables will probably be laid within the facility. Asphalt works are to be accomplished, after which the highway markings have been additionally laid.
In “Praveshki Khanov” on AM “Hemus” the sidewalks, in addition to the lighting, along with the adjoining infrastructure supplying electrical energy, are being constructed. Laying of the final asphalt layer and highway markings is pending.
Within the autumn, the restore of the 2 tunnels will proceed within the pipes to Sofia. It’s anticipated to be lastly accomplished in the summertime of 2025. The restore works have been inspected by Eng. Stoyan Nikolov, a member of the Administration Board of the Street Infrastructure Company.
The primary restore of the 2 tunnels within the pipes within the path of Varna began in November final 12 months. “Topli Dol” tunnel has been in operation since 1985, and “Praveshki Khanov” because the finish of the 90s of the final century and till now haven’t been basically repaired.
The “Topli Dol” tunnel is on the thirty ninth km of the freeway. The size of the pipe to Varna is 883 m, and within the path of Sofia it’s 878 m. The rehabilitation of the ability supplies for the development of a brand new waterproofing and drainage system, new cladding and pavement blocks. reconstruction of the roadway and the portal sections of the tunnel was carried out, in addition to the enlargement of the sidewalks within the tube to Varna.
To extend the security of the ability, two pedestrian evacuation cross-connections are being constructed between the pipes of the ability. The asphalt concrete pavement, horizontal markings and vertical signaling will probably be renewed. The restore was commissioned after a public procurement underneath the PPA. The contractor for the principle restore of the “Topli Dol” tunnel is “ORS – INFRASTRUCTURE” OOD. The contract is price BGN 42,617,853.59 together with VAT.
Tunnel “Praveshki hanov” is on the 54th km of AM “Hemus” and is about 1.8 km from the junction for Pravets. The size of the tube to Varna is 834 m, and the tube to Sofia is 830 m. The 2 tunnel tubes may have a brand new lining, a contemporary drainage and waterproofing system and pavement blocks. Enchancment of drainage is deliberate.
The already constructed 7 transverse connections connecting the 2 tubes of the tunnel will probably be overhauled, which is able to enable them for use for emergency exits. The tunnel may have mixed emergency niches with hydrants, SOS telephones, hearth extinguishers, and so on. The restore was commissioned after a public procurement underneath the Public Procurement Act. The contractor for the principle restore of the “Praveshki Khanov” tunnel is GBS-Infrastructural Building AD. The contract is price BGN 47,756,186.84 together with VAT.
From the beginning of the development and meeting works till now, all site visitors passes via the pipes to Sofia in each instructions. In an effort to guarantee passability, restrict the conditions for journey difficulties and site visitors jams throughout peak hours, when many individuals go on the highway, the motion of motor autos over 12 tons is stopped on the I-1 Sofia – Botevgrad highway.
The Street Infrastructure Company apologizes to drivers for the inconvenience triggered, however the building actions are obligatory to make sure the security of site visitors via the amenities and that they meet all European necessities.