Reconstruction work in one of the busiest sections of the Nemenčinė highway
Client
Vilnius City Municipality
Contractor
AB „Eurovia Lietuva“
Value of works
€21.6 million excluding VAT.
Project deadline
15 months
End date
September 2025
Project
“Nemenčinės pl. from Kairėnų g. to the Vilnius city boundary”
Societal relevance of the project
The section to be reconstructed is the main exit from Vilnius in the direction of Nemenčinė and Švenčionys. It is one of the busiest sections in the city, with a traffic flow of around 19,800 vehicles per day at Kairėnų Street.
The project is crucial for improving accessibility for Vilnius residents and visitors. The reconstruction will widen the carriageway from two to four lanes, which will undoubtedly help to reduce traffic congestion and accidents.
Scope of work
The reconstructed 5.7 km long section will include a roundabout at Balžio Street, five controlled crossings and three pedestrian crossings. In addition to the preparatory and earthworks already carried out this year, the water culverts, the road foundations and part of the asphalting, a number of other works are planned for the next stages of construction. There will be the construction of pedestrian and cycle paths, the installation of existing and new additional bus stops to provide convenient public transport, the lighting of the street and the pedestrian and cycle paths, and the installation of noise attenuation walls to ensure the quality of life of the surrounding population.
The designer is ID Vilnius UAB.
Traffic management during works
Traffic management and safety are a major focus throughout the project. Thanks to the temporary paths, pedestrians and cyclists are not disturbed, even during the works. Although the reconstruction work is taking place near heavy traffic, where speeds are restricted during the year, the work is organised in such a way that heavy machinery does not have to move out into the road, thus avoiding any interference with the traffic on the carriageway. It is precisely because of the heavy traffic and the many communications in the vicinity, and of course the technological solutions, that the project is distinguished by its complexity and the relatively short timeframe for completing the work. This has led to the search for new solutions and other efficient methodologies for planning the works. Despite the many challenges, the work has been completed faster than planned.
