A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, more than 20,000 visitors took the opportunity to participate in the «tunnel festival» and inspected the new third tube of the Gubrist motorway tunnel Bicycles were available for transiting the whole length of the tunnel and were in constant use from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in both directions. Many guests also enjoyed the tunnel atmosphere by taking a ride on the rubber-wheeled sightseeing train. In addition, the program included a show presented by the emergency services, tours of the huge control centers and a wide range of catering options.
Early on Thursday morning, April 20, 2023, the third tube of the Gubrist tunnel was commissioned. Westbound traffic has been flowing through the new tunnel tube since shortly before 4 a.m. As part of the drainage, surfacing and foundation work has not yet been completed, some construction space is still required in Weiningen. Therefore, for the time being, only two lanes are available for traffic in the new tube. The official opening with the release of the third lane will take place on July 3, 2023 in the presence of Federal Councillor A. Rösti.
A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
The new third tube of the Gubrist tunnel will start operating after a "silent opening" during the night of April 22, 2023. A major public festival will take place one week earlier on April 15, 2023. The formal opening event with Federal Councillor A. Rösti is envisaged for July 4, 2023, when all three westbound lanes will be available to road users.
A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
The commissioning of the third tube of the Gubrist tunnel has been postponed until spring 2023 due to the current global economic situation (Covid).
During the night of April 22/23, 2023, there will be a "silent opening" of the third tube to regular traffic. A public festival and the authorities’ event are expected to take place in mid-April 2023.
In early May 2023, the renovation work of the existing second Gubrist tube will start. Westbound traffic (direction Bern) will be accomodated on two lanes in the new third tube, while eastbound traffic (direction St. Gallen) will occupy two lanes in the first tube.
Maintenance project Hagnau – Augst
The GS-DETEC (General secretary of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communication) has approved the "Operations Center South East" project. No complaints were received against this decision. Thus, details concerning the construction process of the new operations center next to the east portal of the Schweizerhalle tunnel are now being planned. Procurement of services is expected to take place in 2023.
A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
A1 expansion northern Zurich bypass
Maintenance project Hagnau – Augst
MOTORWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT A14 BUCHRAIN EXIT – RÜTIHOF JUNCTION
All sections of the Swiss motorway network need to be regularly maintained. Corrective maintenance measures for the A14 motorway section between Buchrain exit and Rütihof junction are scheduled to take place between 2021 and 2022. The roadway, as well as a number of associated structures, have either reached the end of their life span or no longer meet the necessary requirements. Along with the maintenance work, noise protection systems are to be refurbished and the access and exit lanes of the service station St. Katharina will be adjusted to meet current regulatory standards.
The objective of the motorway maintenance project is to ensure continuous and intervention- free operation for the next 15 to 20 years. Extensive pavement renewal work is required to meet this end, during which the wearing and binder courses will be fully renewed and partially strengthened. Additionally, the Foren overpass needs to be refurbished and road restraint systems as well as operation and security installations need to be updated to meet current requirements. Existing precautionary measures for the protection of local groundwater resources will also be reviewed. Another aspect concerns noise protection. In addition to the other measures, the installation of a low-noise pavement surface and sound-proof windows in adjacent buildings help to ensure compliance with current threshold values.
R+R supports and advises the project management team of the Federal Roads Office in project management and controlling tasks. In particular, this includes the development and establishment of project basics, procurement, technical support, controlling and public relations. Furthermore, R+R will provide construction site management during the subsequent construction phase.
Client
Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
Processing period
2014 – 2023
Project costs
63.6 Mio CHF
Project type
Road
Services
Project Management
Fields of expertise
Strategic Planning
Project Planning and Organization
Project Controlling
Procurement
Professional Support
Communication Support
Downloads
Project sheet
Contact
Renato Käppeli
Consultant, member of the managing board