Drivers in Russia are used to scolding our roads, but few people know that it is the Russian highways that top the list of the most expensive roads in the world. It seems that the neighbors are always better and better, 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 we will be realistic. The price of the road is not only the asphalt surface, but also the payment of workers, bridges, tunnels, lighting and much more. It all costs a lot of money, especially when the work drags on for several years without stopping.
Each country is worried about the construction and improvement of roads, some more, some less. Sometimes it is necessary to lay the coating on difficult terrain or inappropriate terrain, a huge cost follows from this, because you have to not only increase the number of workers, but also use expensive equipment.
Prices around the world are different, some reach the point of absurdity. Our list today contains roads with sky-high prices. Three of which are located 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.
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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 famous for its unusual beauty. It connects the municipalities of Lerdal and Aurland.
During the whole journey, the road is equipped with special bulbs that change color and highlight 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 so much time in the same conditions.
The construction of the site took almost 5 years, the project was created back in the 95th year. In 2000, there was a discovery and at the same time they announced the value of seven million dollars per kilometer.
9. Lanes-Everett Road (USA)
This highway is no different. 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. 8.85 million dollars were spent per 1 kilometer of the surface. And the entire plot 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 the fact that you do not have to allocate funds for cosmetic repairs every year.
In this country, the term “patching” does not exist, or the processing of old asphalt. A lot of money is allocated for the construction and they do it right away.
It should be noted that the marking does not leave the coating after the first rain. Construction of 1 kilometer expressways costs two tens of millions of dollars.
7. Granite car tunnel (Switzerland)
The project was developed back in 1969, but, calculating the budget, the government was in no hurry to implement it. In 1980 Granite Car Tunnel was opened. Almost $ 1 billion was spent on its construction. Such a price is due to hard work and expensive equipment.
The road had to be made through granite rock. But this road significantly shortens the path through the St. Gotthard Pass. 54 million dollars were spent per kilometer.
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 to be implemented in 1998 and in 2001 there was a discovery. One section of the road was presented to all residents of the city.
Ring track It combines many important highways of federal significance. A new section was opened every year, and since 2011 you can completely drive along the highway.
Each plot has its own price, it all depends on the terrain and location. Due to funding problems, construction was stopped several times in 2004. Drivers can use from 4 to 8 lanes. 55 million dollars were allocated per kilometer.
5. Changje Motorway - Jishou (China)
This motorway is very important for China. The highway brings together important trading cities - Changje and Jishou.
Asphalt roads in this country are given due attention and care. 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; it cost the government $ 71 million per kilometer.
4. Boston Motorway (USA)
In this city, it is not customary to allocate incredible checks for repairs and construction of roads. They always managed with inexpensive, but high-quality materials. No more than $ 2 million was usually allocated for all coverage.
But when the construction estimate was written Boston Motorway, everyone came in shock. It turned out more than $ 100 million per 1 kilometer of the road. This was definitely not part of the plans of the American government, but the number of cars grew and traffic congestion increased.
I had to build new bridges. The final amount was 117 million dollars per 1 kilometer.
3. Bypass route in Sochi (Russia)
The construction of the first roadway in the Sochi region took place as early as 1897. Then the workers had to do the impossible. At that time, there were no technologies that would make it easy to make a tunnel. I had to attract Western experts and borrow foreign equipment. The track was built in just two years, but for the opening to take place, many people died.
New Circuit in Sochi there were no casualties. Only the country's budget was significantly affected - $ 140 million per 1 kilometer of the road.
2. Western high-speed diameter (Russia)
Toll motorway in the cultural city of St. Petersburg. Construction began back in 2005 and after 5 years, the official opening took place. Over 200 billion rubles were spent on the entire project. Most of the funds for the construction were allocated by investors, therefore, until 2043 they will be the ones who will receive payment for travel on the highway.
By the way, this is the first toll road in St. Petersburg. Many residents are unhappy that they have to pay for the fare, but this road has significantly relieved traffic jams. And if not for investors, it is unlikely that the government would be able to allocate such an amount for West Speed Diameter.
1. MKAD (Russia)
For the first time in the world they spent such a huge amount of money on the construction of this road. Known MKAD began to build back in 1956, at first there were only two lanes. But the government began to notice that it was on this road that a large number of accidents occurred. Soon they began to call her “death road" Then it was decided to make a major reconstruction.
578 million dollars were spent on 1 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’s easy to calculate this stunning amount spent on reconstruction.