The contract included the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the 42 km motorway.
A-30 was the largest transport project in the province of Quebec, and the second private public partnership (PPP). The project was provided a Bypass for the region that was allowed for a very significant reduction in congestion in the city centre and was provided an alternative route for heavy vehicle traffic.
The project consisted of two long bridges, Beauharnois Bridge and Saint Lawrence Bridge, which were 1,860 and 2,552 metres in length, respectively. Due to the area in which they were located, both were built under harsh winter conditions. Despite this, they were successfully executed, with the established deadlines having been met.
The work can be divided into two sections: the western section, 42 km of new construction, where the aforementioned bridges are found, as well as 29 shorter bridges and one tunnel. And an added section approximately 32 km in length, which was part of the Operation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation concession contract.
The new construction section had the following characteristics:
- 42 km of 4 lanes (2+2).
- 2 long bridges, 1,860 and 2,552 metres respectively.
- 29 structures (bridges and overpasses) and a tunnel.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Montreal, Quevec, Canada.
- Contract type: Design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance (PPP).
- Infraestructure: 72 km of motorway that includes 2 long bridges and 29 structures and tunnel.
- Year of project completion: 2012
KEY ASPECTS
ACCIONA and our partners recognised the importance of the project in terms of regional economic development, employment opportunities and supply chain and training and skills development. Benefits for the region of this project included:
- Creation of up to 18,900 full-time jobs during project construction and maintenance.
- Increased economic activity in the region during the concession.
- Reduced travel time across the range by up to 40 minutes for heavy commercial vehicles.
- Higher cargo efficiency.
- Improved road and driver safety.