New motorway junction opened in Mendeleevsk region (Tatarstan)
24 October 2014, Friday
On October 24, Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov and Head of Federal Road Agency Roman Starovoit took part in a solemn event of opening a reconstructed overpass on the Elabuga-Izhevsk-Novomendeleevsky Chemical Plant motorway opened to traffic in Mendeleevsk region of Tatarstan.
The overpass and junction on the Elabuga-Izhevsk motorway ensure a safe route to the Novomendeleevsky Chemical Plant and construction site of the new plant “Ammonii”.
The reconstruction of the overpass started in December 2012 and completed in October 14.
The length of the overpass makes 38.76m with the span length of 33 m. The 10m wide carriageway has two traffic lanes 3.5 m wide each and two safety lanes 1.5 m wide each. Two service paths 0.75 m wide each are also provided. As a result of reconstruction, the design load of the overpass increased, allowing the passage of vehicles with a gross weight of up to 100 tonnes.
At the same time, driveways to the overpass with a total length of 1239 meters were reconstructed. Also, three new pipe culverts were installed. The design speed after reconstruction can reach 80 km/h.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ildar Khalikov thanked road workers for doing work well. According to him, this transport infrastructure facility will improve traffic safety on the road and help attract new investments to Mendeleevsk region and Tatarstan in general.
The distinguished guests turned over the symbolic sign, marking the opening of the reconstructed junction to traffic.
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