From site selection to the biggest challenges - the Tomori Paul Bridge discussed in the Spakli '21 podcast

The latest episode of the Spakli’21 Podcast was about the peculiarities and interesting aspects of the construction of the Tomori Pál bridge between Kalocsa and Paks. The discussion took place after the official opening of the bridge in early June and is now available for listening.

János Bene was the guest of the day:

• József Pántya Deputy State Secretary for Roads, the investor Építési és Közlekedési Minisztérium on behalf of,
• Dr. Sándor Kisbán, the chief designer CÉH Zrt. vice-president of the
• István Wunderlich project manager, the general contractor Duna Aszfalt Zrt. on behalf of.

Our newspaper also spoke with István Wunderlich in detail about the bridge when we presented the chief engineer with the presenting him with the Engineer of the Month award in June. We also recommend the professional interview to anyone interested in the subject.

In the just released Spakli’21 podcast, the interviewees discussed topics including:

- What criteria are used to decide where and when bridges are built in the country?

- What other alternatives were considered, why was a bridge built on the Danube between Kalocsa and Paks?

- What other national or international experience were available to the designers when they applied for the job?

- What unusual conditions or expectations arose during the design process?

- What was the most difficult task for the contractor and how was it solved?

- What did they learn from this project?

- How is this bridge unique or special?

- What should professionals look out for and what should lay people be aware of?

The recording is also available at this link.