In Western Lithuania, the road network is being further modernized and more and more gravel roads are being paved. The regional road Kretinga-Plikiai-Smilgynai, the last two unpaved sections of which will be repaired by the sustainable urban and development company YIT Lietuva, also received its turn. The value of the works that will start soon is 3.8 million. euros.

After the overhaul, the road of state importance connecting the whole settlement of Kretingalė, Plikiai and Smilgynai will be paved. Works are scheduled for 1-7 and 8-12 kilometers of road. The gravel cover currently in the sections will be replaced with asphalt and widened in places. Land reclamation, installation of metal culverts and other technical works are also planned.

The repairs, which will begin at the end of May, are scheduled to be completed by August next year. Paving the repaired sections on the road will significantly improve traffic conditions and safety, remove dust and reduce noise pollution. At present, an average of 274 cars pass through the road every day.

“Convenient and safe road transport is one of the main needs of the population and, knowingly, the business with the infrastructure. It is also important in reducing the environmental impact of transport. It must therefore be that not only the main trunk roads, but also the national and regional roads meet today’s standards, are well-paved and properly maintained. The repair of the road Kretingalė-Plikiai-Smilgynai will also contribute to this goal, after which the locals can drive on a smooth, safe, noise- and dust-free road surface, ”says Kęstutis Vanagas, the head of YIT Lietuva.

The repaired road sections will be equipped with 6-meter-wide asphalt pavement with one-meter-wide curbs on both sides. There will also be 12 bus stops on the sections, and speed-limiting solutions in the most dangerous areas. The road repair project was prepared by the company Sweco Lietuva.

According to the Lithuanian Road Administration, about 40 percent more in Lithuania. regional roads of national importance are covered with gravel, but more and more of them are being paved.

During the year, YIT Lietuva is also carrying out capital repairs of the bridge over the Eketė River in Klaipėda district. , travels the 8 km section of the road Griežpelkiai I – Vilkyškiai, Tauralaukio and Klemiškės streets in Klaipėda, installs a level crossing of railways and cars at the Lentvaris-Vievis crossing, and maintains the northern and southern streets of Vilnius.

About the builder YIT Lietuva group of companies

Sustainable Urban Development Company YIT Lietuva has been operating in Lithuania since 1966 and belongs to the largest construction group in Northern Europe, YIT Corporation, reported in nine countries. YIT Lietuva successfully carries out construction, housing, commercial real estate projects and infrastructure development and road construction works.