The Transport Board will not do any major road works in Läänemaa this year

Road works in the Western region. Map: Transport Board

In 2024, the Transport Board will carry out road works on a total of 1,060 kilometers, which is more than 300 kilometers less than last year. Including, work continues on all previously started construction sites. 153 million euros have been allocated for road maintenance this year.

“This year, work on the construction of the Sauga-Pärnu 2+2 road section will continue, the construction of the Pärnu-Uulu 2+2 road section and the reconstruction of the Kunda-Pada and Koeru-Kapu road sections will be completed this year,” listed the General Director of the Transport Agency, Priit Sauk. “Construction is slightly less than in previous years, but maintaining roads and ensuring traffic safety continues to be our priority.”

Among the new major objects, work will begin this year on the construction of the Kanama viaduct of the Tallinn Ring Road and the construction of the Libatse–Nurme 2+2 road section. Work also continues on the construction sites of the Rail Baltic railway route and national road crossings and associated traffic junctions.

This year, construction and repair work is being done on 1,060 kilometers of national roads, in 2023, work was done on 1,381 kilometers.

This year, 159 kilometers of gravel roads will be repaired, 778 kilometers will be resurfaced, 89 kilometers of paved roads will be renovated, and 19 kilometers of roads will be reconstructed. In addition, there are plans to eliminate 17 traffic-dangerous places and repair 21 bridges.

“This year, we are also placing great emphasis on environmentally friendly and value-based procurement in order to bring more environmentally friendly materials to road maintenance and reduce CO2 emissions caused by our activities,” said Priit Sauk.

In the future, it is planned to give preference to the use of local materials with a smaller CO2 footprint, to increase the recycling of asphalt mixes and milling dust with lower temperatures, and to promote the transition of construction machinery and construction transport to alternative fuels.

The road maintenance plan is updated every year according to the state’s financial capabilities.

National Road Maintenance Plan 2024-2027.

Road maintenance plan for national roads 2024-2027

Road works in the Western region. Map: Transport Board

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2024-03-14 09:41:31
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