The project consists in constructing a toll way that doubles up the existing congested A9 freeway over 19km near Montpellier. The main characteristics are:

• 3 lane divided carriageway running parallel to the existing A9 freeway over 10 km at the eastern and western ends of the project and running parallel to the proposed high-speed railway line over 8km,
• 1 system interchange at each end of the project with widening of the existing freeway (over 4km at each end),
• upgrade of Vendargues interchange,
• grade separation of local roads,
• rest areas,
• modification of the existing tell facilities.

The contract comprises designing and constructing the proposed toll way.

Additional services include: assistance to ASF with public consultation, project management, etc.

Technical audit
Visual inspections – roads,drainage, structures, earthworks
Coordination of road coringsurvey
Review of project technicalcompliance
Recommendations forimprovement

Full rehabilitation of 33.8km of single carriageway National Road, under traffic, including the placing and compaction of 125,650 m³ of stabilised subbase, 65,000 m³ of G1 basecourse and 405,000 m² of double seal. Rehabilitation and improvements to 3 bridges and 11 drainage structures. Construction of 50,000 m² of community access roads using local contractors and community-sourced labour.

Analysis of materials and test results, pavement design for a 20-year life, preparation of drawings, taking off of quantities, tender adjudication, resident engineer duties, quality engineer duties. All of this done in joint venture with two emerging firms. Construction phase carried out under an Environmental Management Plan.