Reconstruction of an underpass is nearing completion in Vitebsk
The underpass has five exits: two on opposite sides of P. Brovki Street and Stroiteley Avenue (to Vityaz and Lotus enterprises, Kenguru store, Gazinstitut), and one exit to the tram stop. A storm water removal system and pumping stations have already been installed, and waterproofing, new concrete base construction, passage works, and sealing of all joints from the floor to the ceiling slabs have been carried out. Electricity has been supplied and connected. Interior finishing is 95% complete. The installation of a video surveillance system remains. Procurement of pavilions for installation at nearby bus stops is also underway.
The new facility is planned to open by the end of the year. It will be the fourth operational underpass in the city. Its commissioning will ensure pedestrian safety and increase traffic capacity on Stroiteley Avenue. The busy highway has long needed relief. The general contractor for the works at the facility is the Vitebskobselstroy enterprise, and financing is provided from the regional budget.
The commissioning of the underpass is one of the measures in the complex of construction and reconstruction of Stroiteley Avenue in accordance with the General Plan for the Development of the Regional Center. The latter also provides for the construction of a new transport artery 800 meters long, which will connect Stroiteley Avenue with the Bilevo microdistrict. Its construction is 55% complete. Work on the second bridge crossing is nearing completion, and an overpass for switching the main heat pipeline is under construction.