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Czech Republic D35 motorway and infrastructure development

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Czech Republic ~~infrastructure~~ D35 motorway and ~~highway construction~~ infrastructure development

Infrastructure development in the Czech Republic involves various regional road maintenance and large-scale highway projects. In Prague, maintenance on the Lochkov and Cholupický tunnels and surface replacement on Cínovecká street are planned to impact traffic. On a national scale, a consortium of Budimex and Firesta-Fišer has been awarded a 1.066 billion CZK contract by the Czech Road and Motorway Directorate to construct the Úlibice bypass and a new interchange on the D35 highway. This project includes 1.6 km of motorway, over 2 km of relocated road, a new junction, and approximately 80 structures, including bridges. Construction is expected to begin between late 2025 and early 2026, with a projected completion in 2029. ~~Further expansion of~~ Significant progress has been made regarding the D35 motorway ~~is moving toward the construction phase~~ expansion via a public-private partnership (PPP). The Czech government has approved a concession agreement for the 35.4-kilometer section connecting Opatovec to Mohelnice. The project, valued at approximately 71.32 billion CZK, was awarded to the ViAlliance35 consortium—comprising Cintra Global SE, STRABAG Motorway GmbH, Budimex, and ~~Invesis—has won a bid valued at approximately 71.32 billion CZK for a 35.4-kilometer section connecting Opatovec to Mohelnice. This major project~~ Invesis—which will handle construction, financing, operation, and maintenance. The scope also includes maintaining an additional 17 kilometers between Litomyšl and Opatovec. Key components include the ~~construction of~~ Maletín tunnel (1.3 kilometers) and the Dětřichov tunnel (nearly four ~~kilometers) and~~ kilometers), the ~~Maletín~~ latter of which will become the longest highway tunnel (1.3 kilometers). Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik noted that tender results were not challenged by unsuccessful bidders. Pending government and Parliamentary approval, preparatory work could begin by in the ~~end of 2026, with completion~~ Czech Republic. Following expected ~~within 70 months.~~ financial closure in early 2027, construction is slated for completion by 2031 or 2032. The D35 is intended to serve as a northern alternative to the congested D1 motorway.

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