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Drivers in Russia are accustomed to scolding our roads, but few people know that it is Russian highways that top the list of the most expensive roads in the world. It seems that the neighbors always have better and better quality, but in our country there is a lot of really good coverage.
Looking at the allocated amounts for construction, I want to ask what they are made of? But let’s be realistic. The price of the road consists not only of asphalt pavement, but also the payment of workers, bridges, tunnels, lighting and much more. All this costs a lot of money, especially when the work is delayed for several years without stopping.
Every country is concerned about the construction and improvement of roads, some to a greater extent, some to a lesser extent. Sometimes it is necessary to lay a coating on difficult terrain or inappropriate terrain, which results in a huge cost, because you have to not only increase the number of workers, but also use expensive equipment.
Prices all over the world are different, some reach the point of absurdity. Our today’s list includes roads with exorbitant prices. Three of which are in Russia. Good tracks are the face of the state. Let’s find out who is willing to pay more for the status of the country.
Want to know where the 10 most expensive roads in the world are? Rating and photos of tracks in Russia, China, USA and other states.
10 Lerdal Tunnel (Norway)
This is not just one of the longest tunnels in the world, its length is almost 25 kilometers. Lerdal Tunnel became known for its unusual beauty. It connects the municipalities of Laerdal and Aurland.
During the entire journey, the road is equipped with special light bulbs that change color and illuminate the mountain structure. It looks very mysterious and magical. For drivers, special rest points were provided so that they could relieve stress. Not everyone likes to ride for so long in the same conditions.
The construction of the site took almost 5 years, the project was created in the 95th year. In 2000, there was an opening and at the same time the cost was announced at seven million dollars per kilometer.
9. Road Lanes – Everett (USA)
This highway is nothing special. Lanes Road near Everett connects several areas in the state of Washington. The road has three lanes for traffic in each direction, and the total length is almost 30 kilometers.
However, simplicity and rigor did not prevent her from getting into the top of the most expensive roads in the world. 1 million dollars were spent on 8,85 kilometer of the surface. And the entire site took almost 250 million dollars.
8. Expressways (Germany)
Germany has a well-known approach to road construction, which should be adopted by all countries, including Russia. The German government does quality, expensive and for a long time. The high price tag pays off by not having to allocate funds for cosmetic repairs every year.
In this country, there is no term “patching”, or recycling of old asphalt. A lot of money is allocated for the construction and they do it right away.
It should also be noted that the markings do not leave the surface after the first rain. Construction of 1 kilometer expressways costs two tens of millions of dollars.
7. Granite Autotunnel (Switzerland)
The project was developed back in 1969, but, having calculated the budget, the government was in no hurry to implement it. In 1980 Granite Autotunnel was opened. Almost $1 billion was spent on its construction. This price is due to hard work and expensive equipment.
The road had to be made through a granite rock. But this road significantly shortens the path through the St. Gotthard pass. 1 million dollars were spent on 54 kilometer of the route.
6. Ring Road St. Petersburg (Russia)
The length of this road along the perimeter of the cultural city of St. Petersburg is almost 150 kilometers. The project began in 1998 and already in 2001 it was opened. One section of the road was presented to all residents of the city.
ring track combines many significant federal highways. Every year a new section was opened and since 2011 it is possible to drive along the highway completely.
Each plot has its own price, it all depends on the relief and location. Due to funding problems in 2004, construction was stopped several times. Drivers can use from 4 to 8 lanes. 1 million dollars were allocated for 55 kilometer.
5. Changje-Jishou Highway (China)
This highway is very important for China. The highway connects important trading cities – Changje and Jishou.
Asphalt roads in this country are given due attention and care. They use only good materials and do not spare the budget. About $11 million per kilometer was allocated for this highway. But the site includes a bridge that cost the government $71 million per kilometer.
4. Boston Expressway (USA)
In this city, it is not customary to allocate incredible checks for repairs and the construction of tracks. They always managed inexpensive, but high-quality materials. The entire coverage was usually allocated no more than $2 million.
But when the estimate for the construction was written boston freeway, everyone was shocked. More than 100 million dollars came out for 1 kilometer of the road. This was definitely not part of the plans of the American government, but the number of cars grew and congestion increased.
We had to build new bridges. The final amount was 117 million dollars per 1 kilometer of the way.
3. Bypass road in Sochi (Russia)
The construction of the first passageway in the Sochi region took place as early as 1897. Then the workers had to do the impossible. At that time, there were no such technologies that would make it easy to make a tunnel. I had to involve Western specialists and borrow foreign equipment. The track was built in just two years, but for the opening to take place, many people died.
new Bypass road in Sochi got off without casualties. Only the country’s budget suffered significantly – $140 million per 1 kilometer of the road.
2. Western High Speed Diameter (Russia)
Toll highway in the cultural city of St. Petersburg. Construction began in 2005, and 5 years later the official opening took place. More than 200 billion rubles were spent on the entire project. Most of the funds for the construction were allocated by investors, so until 2043 they will receive payment for travel along the highway.
By the way, this is the first toll road in St. Petersburg. Many residents are dissatisfied with the fact that they have to pay tolls, but this road has significantly relieved traffic congestion. And if it were not for investors, it is unlikely that the government would have been able to allocate such an amount for West Speed Diameter.
1. MKAD (Russia)
For the construction of this road for the first time in the world spent such a huge amount of money. Famous Ring Road construction began in 1956, at first there were only two lanes. But the government began to notice that it was on this road that there were a large number of accidents. Soon they began to call her “death road“. Then it was decided to do a major reconstruction.
1 million dollars were spent on 578 kilometer of coverage. Thus, the Moscow road becomes the most expensive. To date, the length of this route is more than a hundred kilometers. It is not difficult to calculate this staggering amount that was spent on reconstruction.