Type of work
Tunnels
Aguas Santas Tunnel
Portugal
367 m
new gallery
Construction of the new tunnel in Aguas Santas, in the Aguas Santas / Ermesinde sub-section of the A4 - Porto / Amarante highway
Construction of the new tunnel in Aguas Santas, in the Aguas Santas / Ermesinde sub-section of the A4 - Porto / Amarante highway
Description
The project, located in the municipality of Maia, consists of the construction of a new gallery, with an extension of 367m, to the north of the two existing ones, downwards (Ermesinde / Porto), including the expansion and improvement for 2x4 roads.
The main activities include:
- Excavation (explosives and mechanical means).
- Temporary excavation support (shotcrete with metallic fibers.
- Swellex nailing, metal crankshafts, micro-pile tapping, fiberglass nailing).
- Waterproofing and drainage (2mm PVC geotextile and membrane).
- Ultimate reinforced liner.
- Electromechanical installations (lighting, ventilation, fire extinguishing system, CCTV).
Responsible
Being a work of great social impact, all the principles of good construction rules and greater care in monitoring existing buildings in the surroundings.