Ramboll won the bridge contract in collaboration with L2 Architects.
Illustration: Linda Blom, L2 Architects
In spring 2005, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration began working on plans to replace a section of the E18 motorway. The motorway was built in 1970 and is no longer able to meet the requirements of the ever-increasing road traffic. The plans involve constructing a four-lane motorway along the E18 past Larvik.
The project involves the construction of a four-lane motorway between Bommestad and Sky, as well as a motorway bridge stretching at the Farris reservoir and a number of tunnel projects. In addition, Ramboll is responsible for coordinating with two other companies, who will be working to assist Ramboll during the construction period.
Ramboll was awarded two of the three contracts, with a total value of US$13 million.
The traffic on the stretch of the E18 motorway can reach up to 17,000 vehicles a day. "With such a high level of traffic so close to the Farris reservoir - a source of drinking water for 200,000 inhabitants - there are a number of challenges to overcome," said service area coordinator for transport in Norway Sverre Sundfær.
Ramboll’s work on the project will cover water and wastewater, environmental issues, engineering geology, geotechnics, landscape architecture, monitoring the construction, project implementation, management, zoning, ventilation, noise pollution and impact analysis, as well as the bridge itself.
The entire project will be designed in 3D. Construction work will start in late 2012 or early 2013, and the road is to be opened in 2016.
