en.Wedoany.com Reported - The construction of the interchange connecting Tvaika Street with Kundziņsala in Riga, Latvia, has entered its final phase, with load testing commencing on June 16, a key step before the project is put into operation.
This new interchange is one of the most important transport infrastructure projects in Riga, aimed at improving accessibility to Kundziņsala and the industrial area of the Freeport of Riga, providing safer and more convenient travel conditions for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. Viesturs Kleinbergs, Chairman of the Riga City Council, stated that the project is very important for Riga. Once the necessary works on the Freeport side are completed, it will significantly alleviate traffic congestion, allowing heavy vehicles to be directly diverted to Kundziņsala and reducing the flow of freight traffic on city streets. Ansis Zeltiņš, CEO of the Freeport of Riga, noted that the territory of the Port of Riga in Kundziņsala is experiencing rapid growth and is becoming the new center of the Port of Riga. In the coming years, cargo terminals, logistics centers, energy companies, and smart manufacturing facilities of at least seven new companies will be put into operation locally. He stated that development of such a scale is unimaginable without an effective connection to the city and national transport network, and the new interchange will create a more attractive business environment in Kundziņsala, where sustainable energy, modern industry, and smart logistics can thrive together.
The interchange and viaduct structure have been completed, with the final asphalt layer laid on almost the entire 863.5-meter-long structure. Since the beginning of June, approximately 2,000 metric tons of asphalt have been laid on the top layer. Asphalt paving is still ongoing on Tvaika Street and the new road network around the interchange. The project establishes a direct connection between Tvaika Street, Kundziņsala, and the Freeport of Riga area, crossing the Sarkandaugava tributary, three railway tracks, and an above-ground oil pipeline, and connects with the previously built Daudersala interchange. Due to the complexity of the project and technical challenges encountered during construction, the completion date has been extended to October 8, 2026. The total cost of the project is 82.6 million euros, funded by a state budget allocation of 23 million euros, a state budget loan of 59.6 million euros, and 4.5 million euros from the European Union's Cohesion Fund.
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