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Minister: 50km of motorways will be constructed in 2010
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About 50km of motorways are scheduled for construction in 2010, according to Regional Development Minister Rossen Plevneliev, Investor.bg reported on January 28 2010.
In September 2009, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov had said during the visit of the European transport commissioner Antonio Tadjani that 65km of motorways would be built annually, but Plevneliev explained that, in fact, that level of construction would be reached by 2011.
Regarding the construction of the Lyulin motorway, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010, Turkish firm Mapa Gengiz is trying to re-negotiate the final price of the project, saying that expenses have increased, while the minister told Bulgarian media that it is possible for the final price of the project to be re-examined.
When asked how much the construction of Lyulin motorway would increase, Plevneliev said that the "analysis and reassessment will be completed by February 10 2010".
"At this stage, we cannot terminate our contract with the Turkish firm, otherwise compensation payments would exceed 120 million euro," Plevneliev said.
Bulgarian construction firms had called for the government to discard Mapa Gengiz and opt for Bulgarian firms to build the motorway instead.
Regarding the public procurement documents for Lot 2 of the Trakiya motorway, the minister said that the paperwork will be completed before the March 10 deadline. "The winning bid will be announced by the end of January," Investor.bg quoted him as saying.
In September 2009, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov had said during the visit of the European transport commissioner Antonio Tadjani that 65km of motorways would be built annually, but Plevneliev explained that, in fact, that level of construction would be reached by 2011.
Regarding the construction of the Lyulin motorway, which is scheduled for completion by the end of 2010, Turkish firm Mapa Gengiz is trying to re-negotiate the final price of the project, saying that expenses have increased, while the minister told Bulgarian media that it is possible for the final price of the project to be re-examined.
When asked how much the construction of Lyulin motorway would increase, Plevneliev said that the "analysis and reassessment will be completed by February 10 2010".
"At this stage, we cannot terminate our contract with the Turkish firm, otherwise compensation payments would exceed 120 million euro," Plevneliev said.
Bulgarian construction firms had called for the government to discard Mapa Gengiz and opt for Bulgarian firms to build the motorway instead.
Regarding the public procurement documents for Lot 2 of the Trakiya motorway, the minister said that the paperwork will be completed before the March 10 deadline. "The winning bid will be announced by the end of January," Investor.bg quoted him as saying.
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wow 50 km wihtin one year! I am impressed. still these endless discussions about construction of motorways.
I remember some years ago, when Croatia was heavily investing in infrastructure to bring all the tourists to the coast. The Croatians have been proven very effective ! At that time they have built 50km motorway in one or two month, because the motorway Zagreb-Dubrovnic was built within few years only !!
RESPECT !
Doesn't leave a lot to finish knowing Lyulin motorway already is part of the 50 kms to be finished. Why am i not surprised the price will rise, maybe finally start working and finishing in time could lower the price?
You need a car first my friend;)
Every year new motorways will be build, according to politicians.
But where to find all these motorways? Do I have a old map of Bulgaria?