Road to Eger modernised - handed over ahead of schedule

Thanks to the work of HE-DO csoport, the construction of the deteriorated section of the Eger-Novaj connecting road marked 2503 has been completed. The renovation of the 2.2-kilometre-long road section was carried out on behalf of Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt., as previously reported in reported on the project. The ceremonial handover of the renovated road took place on 6 July 2023. The event was attended by Dr. Gábor Pajtók, Member of Parliament, László Böjt, Mayor of Ostoros, Gábor Demkó, Mayor of Novaj, and László Sivák, Head of the Development and Renovation Department of Heves County.

Zoltán Vidó, Chief Construction Manager, was interviewed and pointed out that "some tasks have been rescheduled based on the increase in resources and the number of simultaneous work processes, so we were able to complete the road rehabilitation earlier thanks to efficient work organisation and favourable weather conditions."

The entire construction was carried out with partial diversion of traffic.

"After the construction of the temporary traffic engineering, we removed the embankment on both sides, excavated the earth from the trenches in the necessary places, cleared 44 metres of culvert and built a new 10-metre-long pipe culvert. In the roadway area, 155 cubic metres of track structure were replaced, and 322 metres of raised and sunken kerb were constructed. Following the preparatory works, 1,320 tonnes of levelling material and 1,300 tonnes of wearing course were laid. The finishing works included the spreading of 800 tonnes of embankment material and the installation of 32 markers and the painting of pavement signs" - summarised Zoltán Vidó.

Bridge also renovated

The project also included the renewal of the Ostoros Creek bridge: the HE-DO rebuilt the bridge abutments and deck, applied new insulation and salt protection coating, and built new bridge railings. In addition, the creek bed was cleaned and the embankment was repaired where necessary.

"Thanks to the works, potholes and ruts have been eliminated, making travel on the renovated road section significantly safer and more comfortable", the Chief Architect concluded.