Bridge framework advances on Reunion Island

30 November 2011 - New contracts - France

Following the first two launch operations, on 14 September and 10 October 2011, the steel deck of the bridge over the Saint-Étienne River, on Reunion Island, has advanced 111 m. The positioning of this structure (total weight: 4,300 t) will be achieved 2/3 by incremental launches and 1/3 using cranes. The task is being undertaken by Baudin Chateauneuf as part of the consortium awarded the works, which notably comprises Dodin Campenon Bernard, leader, and SBTPC (VINCI Construction subsidiaries), and Botte Fondations (VINCI Construction France).
Costing €82.7m including taxes, this bridge, a 694.50 m-long, 2x2-lane, composite concretesteel structure is scheduled for handover early in 2013.