Avepark Access Road – Er206 – Introduction of Split Level at the Silvares Interchange
PVAE
  • Avepark Access Road – Er206 – Introduction of Split Level at the Silvares Interchange 1
  • Avepark Access Road – Er206 – Introduction of Split Level at the Silvares Interchange 2
  • Avepark Access Road – Er206 – Introduction of Split Level at the Silvares Interchange 3
Location
Work is located in the district of Braga, municipality of Guimarães, ward of Silvares. From a perspective of territorial division (Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics), the abovementioned municipality belongs to NUT III – Ave, NUT II – North and NUT I – mainland Portugal.
Lengh
Work is taking place over 470.50 meters, close to km 40+800 on the ER206, at the A11 connecting roundabout, in Guimarães.

Scope of Work

More specifically, work involves the introduction of split-levels on the left lanes and central reservation of the ER206 (on the A11-Guimarães axis) over the existing roundabout, close to km 40+800, by constructing a tunnel and 2 special structures – underground crossings, PI 1 and PI 2, to reintroduce the roundabout on the surface. The structural solution implemented for these underground crossings consists of the construction of a reinforced concrete slab supported on a curtain of reinforced concrete pilings. Earth from digging is contained through a curtain of 800 mm diameter pilings.

The geometrical characteristics to be implemented for the split-level will consist of the following standard transversal profile: 2 x 4.00 m lanes separated by a central reservation 0.60m wide and with interior shoulders of 1.00m.

Also planned is the dismantling of the elevated pedestrian walkway and mounting of a new metal structure.

Benefits

  • Brings AVEPARK - Taipas Science and Technology Park closer to the roads which form the basic transport network for people and goods, with focus on the A11;

  • Improved access, safety and movement on the main road network around Guimarães;

  • Promotes and improves road connections, minimizing current traffic bottlenecks;

  • Creates an urban benchmark while also contributing to the structuring of the territory and clarity of spatial planning;

Community Funding

  • Business Area Enhancement Programme.

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