Project manager: Focus on getting the Stockholm Bypass – New Technology

     The consequences of the government’s notice of restarting the Stockholm Bypass will be reduced, believes the project manager. Photo: TT
     

The construction of Stockholm Bypass will launch as soon as possible after the end of the year. But exactly when it will be, and how much the freeze has cost, the project manager yet to respond to.

The government froze in October, construction of the Stockholm Bypass to try to negotiate a redistribution of money from the congestion charge to public transport. Last Thursday the government announced that the freeze is lifted on January 1 because the bourgeois-controlled county council did not want to discuss such redistribution.

What the Government’s statement that the freeze is lifted?

– I’ll get in touch with suppliers to hear how fast you can återtstarta each part. Providers have their resources in other missions because we have frozen the job with reference to May 1, says Johan Brantmark, Transport Administration’s project manager at the Stockholm Bypass.

So all the parts may not be able to get under way on January 1?

– No, but as soon as possible.

What are the consequences of the Government’s statement on the restart for you?

– When the project was frozen, we estimated that there would be 10-12 months of delay and a cost of 170-260 million. Today’s (read: Thursday’s) announcement brings the burden will be reduced, but how much can we get back to said Johan Brantmark.

Is it both contractors and planners involved in the re-start?

– We have said that we shall freeze the entire project as wisely as possible. A lot of planning has been so close to completion that we have chosen to complete the work. It would cost so much more to cancel than to prepare something that was very close. So the effects will be greatest for our contractors.

What entrepreneur has been most affected by the freeze?

– Svevia probably. They have filled again some holes and asphalted again. They will have to start cutting again. They keep on with the leadership diversions.

Are you comment on the situation with these various bids from the government?

– Definitely not. I respect that when taking over big business after a change of government as may be necessary to analyze the situation. I respect the decisions the government makes. We cook by location, says Johan Brantmark.

Traffic Authority should also be instructed to look at ways to improve the accessibility of public transport in Stockholm Bypass. I assume that there will be a separate study conducted alongside the ongoing construction?

– So it must be. Incidentally, adaptations to public transport already. I presume that the mission will be a further study to see what you can do around to improve the facility further.

What opportunities do you see for such improvements?

– The community is constantly evolving and I can imagine it can be about how the new T-track route in Norrort be better paired with passing.

The ministers said during the press conference yesterday that they think that there are some shortcomings in terms of accessibility of public transport in the current design of the bypass, what is your comment on that?

– We have such lanes in Skärholmen for public transport and we have public transport lanes in Vinsta. I know that we can also look at various intelligent transport solutions in the event of a queue situation, so that we can prioritize public transport better. But there may be an area we look at, depending on what the government gives us the mission.

Are you happy after Thursday’s decision by the government?

– I respect all such decisions. I am focused on getting the job started, says Johan Brantmark.