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The construction of the extension of the 7th tram line continues, and by the end of November, most of the construction works planned for the project have already been completed. The most technically complex and voluminous types of work - construction of tracks and asphalting of roadways - are practically completed, while the construction of the dispatcher building and engineering solutions necessary to ensure its functionality continues. The track construction is 95% completed, having built approximately 3,800 meters out of the planned 4,000 meters. Asphalting of roadways (~27,400 m2) is also 95% completed, and the bicycle path is 80% built (~4,000 m2). The installation of catenary supports has been completed by 92%, and 10% of the catenary heating system has been built. Great progress has also been made in other works, for example, paving works in the areas of stops and transport interchanges have been completed to the extent of 70%, the progress of the construction of the platforms of the main track stops is 75%. Approximately half of the planned work has been completed for the Dispatch Center building, on the foundations of which a time capsule with a message for the future was ceremoniously laid in July. The construction of the new substation has also been completed, which will ensure the movement of public transport both at the new transport interchange point and in the constructed line extension. The object was inspected in person by Rigas satiksme, the builder CBF SIA Binders, as well as representatives of the Riga City Council and the Ministry of Transport, getting acquainted with the work done so far and outlining plans for further work. The total extension of the track of tram route 7 will be 2.2 kilometers. As part of the construction works, a transport interchange point is being built in the land unit at the intersection of Latgale and Visku streets. A new dispatchers building is planned on its territory, as well as access roads necessary for public transport from both Latgales Street and Visku Street. Land improvement works are also being carried out, including the installation of wide canopies, signposts and boards, greenery and street lighting. The 15th trolleybus route will also be extended 300 meters to the transport interchange along Viskiu Street. The project is planned to be implemented until May 2026. For the implementation of the plan, a contract was concluded with CBF SIA Binders in the amount of EUR 28,349,687.19 without VAT for the development of the construction project, construction works and author supervision. On the other hand, construction supervision is carried out by SIA BaltLine Globe, with which a contract for EUR 46,500.00 excluding VAT was concluded. The project is financed by the European Union Recovery Fund and implemented under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism Plan component no. 1 Climate change and environmental sustainability reform and investment direction 1.1. Reduction of emissions in the transport sector 1.1.1.r. reforms Greening the transport system of the metropolitan area of Riga 1.1.1.2.i investments Environmentally friendly improvements in the public transport system of the city of Riga 1.1.1.2.i.2. and 1.1.1.2.i.3. within the framework of related events. You can get more information about the services offered by Rigas satiksme, route lists, ticket types and other news on the website or on the social networks X, Facebook and Threads. Post author: Riga traffic
