en.Wedoany.com Reported - GRK has secured a road renovation contract to improve the entrance section of Finnish National Road 15 in Kotka. The project is valued at approximately EUR 10 million for GRK, with the contract also including an option for additional orders worth around EUR 1 million, bringing the total project value (including the option) to approximately EUR 11 million. The project is commissioned jointly by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, the City of Kotka, Kymen Vesi, and the Economic Development Centre of Southeast Finland. The agreement was signed on June 24, 2026, and was included in GRK's order backlog on the same day. The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
National Road 15 (Hyväntuulentie) serves as the main connection from National Road 7 to Kotka city center and Finland's largest ports, such as Mussalo and Hietanen. As part of the project, crash barriers will be installed on Hyväntuulentie, the road and the Korela overpass will be widened, noise barriers will be constructed, and a new connecting lane will be built. Additionally, the water supply network and the pedestrian and bicycle bridge beneath Hyväntuulentie will be renovated and repaired. The contract also includes major repairs to the Kotkantie section in the Korela overpass area.
These improvements aim to streamline the road network in the area, make traffic flow smoother, and enhance traffic safety by separating driving directions. After implementation, the speed limit on the road will be increased to 80 km/h, except at the Metsola level crossing. The construction of noise barriers will improve the living comfort for residents along National Road 15.
"We are pleased to implement this project, which is particularly important for port traffic and Kotka residents, together with the client. For a construction company, this is a diverse and interesting infrastructure contract carried out in an urban environment," said Toni Jauho, Construction Manager at GRK.
"This year, in addition to ongoing projects, we have won three more road transport infrastructure contracts. These projects are evenly distributed across Finland, allowing us to allocate resources efficiently. We have many partners and subcontractors in the Kymenlaakso region, with whom we have collaborated for years," said Jaakko Mäkelä, Director of Civil Engineering and Road Construction at GRK.
Hyväntuulentie has high traffic volumes, and its operation is crucial for industry and commerce. The road is currently congested with poor traffic safety conditions. Additionally, increasing traffic causes growing noise disturbances for residents living densely along the roadside. The project aims to streamline the traffic network in the area, ensure safe and smooth access to Kotka city center and the ports, and reduce noise pollution for local residents. Construction will begin in the summer of 2026, and the project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.
This article is compiled by Wedoany. All AI citations must indicate the source as "Wedoany". If there is any infringement or other issues, please notify us promptly, and we will modify or delete it accordingly. Email: news@wedoany.com
