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What challenges await drivers?
According to the employees of the Lithuanian Highway Administration (LAKD), during the implementation of the A1 to 10-95 km stretch of the project, the reconstruction is carried out on 5 different sections of the Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipeda highway: from 10 to 18.1 km, from 18.1 to 27, 56 km, from 27.56 to 56.96, from 56.97 to 87.44 km and from 87.44 to 95 km.
According to the contracts, the completion of the works in the four sections is expected in 2021. in May, one in 2021. in July.
The most common traffic restrictions are a narrower roadway, a speed limit of up to 70 km / h and a closed lane. Now, this shouldn’t cause major inconvenience to drivers, but as car traffic increases in the summer, drivers are likely to have to arm themselves with patience.
According to LAKD specialists, in addition to these 5 contracts, there are the following ongoing projects on route A1 to Kaunas:
- “State highway No. Revision of section A1 Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipėda from 100.47 to 101.79 km” (Mega), the end of which is scheduled until the end of May 2020;
- “State highway No. Reconstruction of section A1 Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipėda from 99.29 to 100.47 km” (Meškinis Bridge), the completion of which is scheduled for September 2021.
Until the end of the reconstruction of the A1 highway, no detours are planned, the traffic will be on the A1 highway with restrictions, on which the updated information will be published on www.eismoinfo.lt.
The preparatory work is underway.
According to Aušra Ramoškaitė, Head of LAKD’s Department of Public and International Relations, the preparatory work has already started on this section of the road.
“Currently, wildlife fences are already being installed, a road is being laid out to install acceleration and deceleration lanes, subway crosswalks are being installed, intersections and lanes are being installed, and barriers are being installed.
It is also planned to install paths and crosswalks and bicycles at different levels, install speed control and warning systems, install lighting and other works, “says A. Ramoškaitė.
After reconstruction, safe traffic conditions and the permitted 110 km / h will be guaranteed. speed in winter and 130 km / h. in summer.
The most intense road in Lithuania.
The contract has been signed with 2 contractors: AB Kauno tiltai will manage four sections and UAB Fegda will manage one. The total value of the entire project is approximately 42.6 million. euros
The section of the A1 Vilnius – Kaunas – Klaipėda road from Vilnius to Kaunas has the highest traffic flow not only in Lithuania, but also in the Baltic States (Latvia, Estonia). The average annual intensity of traffic on this part of the road is approximately 30 thousand. cars per day.
It is true that the works will not be carried out in the contracted 2020. December 15 – 2021 March 15 during a period of technological rest.
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