VINCI opens to traffic the D4 motorway in the Czech Republic under a public-private partnership

Project Overview - VINCI has opened the D4 motorway in the Czech Republic under a public-private partnership, involving 32 km of new road and 16 km of refurbished road, completed in less than four years [2] - The project represents the first public-private partnership for a motorway in the Czech Republic, enhancing connectivity between South Bohemia and major trade routes to Germany and Austria [2] - The 28-year partnership entails an investment of approximately €530 million [2][5] Synergies and Execution - The project showcases synergies between VINCI's Concessions and Construction businesses, with VINCI Construction completing the works in under four years [3] - At the peak of construction, the project employed 1,600 people [3] - VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, will handle maintenance for 24 years [3] Environmental and Operational Features - The project implemented environmentally friendly methods, including reusing excavated materials, recycling asphalt mix, and setting up solar arrays to power the operation centre [4] - The motorway includes 20 wildlife crossings and 40 hectares planted with local species [4] - Advanced capabilities such as video surveillance along the entire road will enhance safety and service quality during the operation phase [4] Contract and Partnership Details - The D4 partnership contract was signed in February 2021 by the Czech Republic's Ministry of Transport and Via Salis, a concession company involving VINCI Highways, VINCI Concessions, and Meridiam [5] Company Background - VINCI is a global player in concessions, energy, and construction, employing 280,000 people in over 120 countries [6] - The company focuses on designing, financing, building, and operating infrastructure to improve daily life and mobility, while committing to environmental and social responsibility [6]