The Russian government has developed an impressive program for the reconstruction of the road network. It provides for investments in the amount of 100 billion euros, and the French company Vinci is ready to cooperate with the Russian Federation.
It is reported by the publication “Les Echos”.
Vinci has already taken part in the construction of the new M11 toll road between Moscow and St. Petersburg. At the same time, the French company invested 113 million euros in this project.
“This road was the result of a long cooperation between Russia and France,” commented on the project, its author and vice president of the board of directors of Vinci Yves Thibault de Silga. At the same time, he proudly noted that he was present at the opening ceremony of the highway along with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
The company called work in Russia difficult, as the French had to work with local administrative nuances and huge amounts in rubles. In addition, the process was complicated by weather conditions, which had to be taken into account during the construction of expensive. First, asphalt must withstand a wide temperature range – from -40 ° C to +35 ° C. Secondly, work can be carried out only six months a year.
However, despite these difficulties, the French company is ready to continue cooperation. Its concession for the current project is designed for the next 20 years. At the same time, participation in new projects for the reconstruction of the road system is not excluded.