Incremental launch of the Lescar bridge

7 September 2010 - New contracts - France

On the A64 between Artix and Pau (south-west France), the deck of the bridge providing access to the future Lescar interchange a prestressed concrete structure, 44 m in length and 10 m wide was installed in the two nights between 29 June and 1st July. This incremental launch operation was a high point in the construction of the interchange, entrusted by ASF (VINCI Autoroutes) to a consortium notably comprising Sogea Sud-Ouest (a VINCI Construction France subsidiary), Eurovia’s Aquitaine-Béarn office and Cognac TP (Eurovia). The works began in February 2010 with the construction of the roundabout that will link the interchange with the Pau bypass. The earthworks for the future access roads and the platform for the toll plaza are near completion. Work on the pavements and the creation of the toll plaza building and canopy will continue through until the entry into service of the interchange, scheduled for the spring of 2011.
Total value of the operation: €16.5m, of which €6.5m funded by ASF.