Control and supervision of construction works A-7 Mediterranean Motorway. Section Nerja – Almuñecar (La Herradura), (Spain)

General Directorate of Roads (Ministry of Development)

PURPOSE OF THE WORKS

Among the control and supervision works performed, the following are emphasised:

Study and proposal of possible improvements of the detailed design, as well as revision of solutions proposed by the construction company. Preparation of amended and supplemental plans.
Verification of the proper definition and execution of the works, as well as preparation of follow-up reports on the construction process.
Review of the quality of the materials received and used in the project (laboratory)

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORKS

Length: 9,500 m

Planned speed: 100 km/h

Minimum ground plan radius.: 680 m

Min. transition curve ground plan (A): 248 m

Maximum gradient: 4 %

Min. parameter convex curves: 9,075 m

Min. parameter concave curves: 8,000 m

No. of carriageways: 2

No. of lanes x lane width: 2 x 3.5 m

Width of interior shoulder/berm: 1.0 m

Width of exterior shoulder/berm: 2.5 m