Terre Armée® for an expressway

18 January 2010 - New contracts - Brazil

Terra Armada Ltda, a subsidiary of Soletanche Freyssinet (VINCI Construction) is participating in the construction of an expressway between the port of Salvador de Bahia and the BR-324 motorway, the aim being to reduce heavy vehicular traffic in built-up areas. The company is charged with the design, supply and technical assistance in the installation of 12,000 sq. metres of Terre Armée® retaining walls for viaduct slip roads. Begun in November, the works are due for completion in October 2010.