Name of the Project
Angers tramway – Line B project.

Location
Angers, France.

Client
Angers Loire Métropole.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of the second tramway line along with ancillary road works.

The new 10.1-km-long line will run between Belle-Beille and Monplaisir, to the north-east.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The contract is valued at €63-million.

Duration
Ongoing.

Latest Developments
Colas Rail, a subsidiary of Colas, has been awarded the contract for the construction of the entire rail network. Eighty per cent of the line will be planted using a system developed by Colas Rail to reduce the use of concrete and watering requirements.

The total contract value amounts to €42-million and work will begin at the end of 2018 for delivery in mid-2021.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Colas Rail (railway network construction) and TPPL, Cola Projects and Colas Centre-Quest (West Sector contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Angers Loire Métropole, tel +33 2 41 05 50 00.