By: ViaCon Türkiye
Culvert Construction: Reinforcing Turkey’s Balıkesir-Manisa Road with ViaCon Steel Culverts
The Balıkesir-Manisa road is a bustling transportation artery in Turkey, linking the pivotal Marmara and Ege regions. Beneath this vital roadway lies the Saklıvadi culvert, a critical piece of infrastructure that ensures the smooth flow of traffic and goods between these regions. Recently, the decision was made to use ViaCon Steel Culverts for its replacement, as the passage of time and the relentless pounding of countless vehicles had taken their toll on the culvert, necessitating its replacement to maintain the safety and functionality of the road.
A Culvert Conundrum: The Challenge of Replacement
The existing culvert was a reinforced concrete arch. It was 39.4 feet high, 65.6 feet wide, and 475.7 feet long. It also had about 98.4 feet of backfill on top. Building a new culvert meant closing the road. This would disrupt traffic and commerce.
Removing the old culvert and building a new one would take time. It would also be expensive. A full road closure was not feasible.
ViaCon to the Rescue: A Faster, More Economical Solution
The Bursa Regional Directorate of Highways needed an alternative. They chose ViaCon, a provider of culvert solutions. ViaCon’s steel culverts could reinforce the existing structure. This avoided a full road closure. It also saved time and resources.
The project involved the installation of ViaCon Multi-Plate steel culvert systems within the existing culvert structure. This method allowed for the reinforcement of the culvert without the need for extensive excavation or demolition, significantly reducing the project’s environmental impact and minimizing inconvenience to road users.
Swift and Seamless Construction: Minimal Disruption, Maximum Efficiency
The construction of the ViaCon steel structure was completed in a mere two weeks, a testament to the efficiency and speed of this innovative approach. Moreover, the work was carried out without any disruption to traffic, ensuring the continued flow of goods and people along this crucial roadway. Consequently, by choosing ViaCon’s steel culvert systems, the Bursa Regional Directorate of Highways successfully avoided a lengthy and costly road closure, saving both time and money. In essence, the project exemplifies how innovative engineering solutions can address critical infrastructure challenges while simultaneously minimizing disruption and maximizing efficiency. Ultimately, this case study serves as a compelling example of how governments and construction firms can leverage advanced technology to improve infrastructure without compromising public convenience or economic activity.
Beyond Efficiency: Reaping the Rewards of Innovation
The ViaCon solution offered many advantages. It prevented traffic disruption and economic consequences. The project also minimized environmental impact. It reduced excavation and material transportation. The Directorate achieved its goals while remaining sustainable.
Indeed, the success of this project underscores the importance of embracing innovative engineering solutions in infrastructure development. By leveraging advanced technologies and construction methods, governments and construction firms can address critical infrastructure needs while also minimizing costs, environmental impact, and disruption to communities. Ultimately, this approach paves the way for a more sustainable and resilient infrastructure system that can effectively serve the needs of a growing population and economy.
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