VINCI Autoroutes, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has announced the inauguration of the expanded A57 motorway in Toulon, France, transforming it into a dual three-lane carriageway.
This significant €300m ($341.8m) development, entirely funded by VINCI Autoroutes under the Escota concession contract, aims to alleviate congestion and bolster safety on a route that sees an average of 110,000 vehicles daily.
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The project is claimed to have substantially improved the 7km urban motorway stretch through Toulon, La Valette-du-Var, and La Garde.
It involved adding another lane in each direction, reconfiguring interchanges, and incorporating contemporary standards for water resource protection.
Executing the works in areas with heavy traffic necessitated measures to maintain optimal driving conditions during the day, VINCI stated.
The expansion of the A57 motorway is said to have provided a significant boost to the local economy, particularly benefiting the building and public works sectors.
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By GlobalDataAt the height of construction, the project employed 550 individuals, accumulating 2.7 million work hours. A 2020 employment agreement with local entities facilitated over 150,000 hours of work for individuals on integration paths, exceeding the initial goal by more than 100%.
VINCI, with operations in concessions, energy solutions, and construction, employs 285,000 staff across over 120 countries. The company is dedicated to designing, financing, building, and managing infrastructure and facilities.
In a recent move, VINCI Construction acquired Peters Bros Construction, a Canadian company specialising in roadwork services and asphalt products, aiming to strengthen its presence in Western Canada.
Last year in June, a consortium comprising Eiffage Génie Civil and Chantiers Modernes Construction, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, was selected by Veolia to construct three water treatment plants in the Île-de-France region.
