Name of the Project
Genova San Giorgio (Polcevera) bridge.
Location
Genoa, Italy.
Project Owner/s
Autostrade.
Project Description
The bridge over the Polcevera connects the Port of Genoa and the wider coastal area to France. The bridge collapsed in August 2017.
The new bridge will play an important role in Genoa’s returning to being an important shipping and commercial hub. It has a continuous 1 067-m-long steel deck with 20 spans and 19 elliptical piers made of reinforced concrete, the majority of which are positioned 50 m from each other. Two of the piers will be 100 m from each other because of their location on the river and the railway.
The design takes into account that the bridge crosses a densely populated area.
The bridge will be equipped with technology that will make it a sustainable piece of infrastructure. It will have solar panels to generate the electricity needed to power its lights, sensors and other systems that will help to provide constant monitoring of the structure. There will also be robots to inspect its soundness and conduct regular maintenance.
Potential Job Creation
The project created jobs for about 1 000 people representing 40 trades.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The first pier was laid on August 2 and the project took 15 months to complete.
Latest Developments
The bridge was inaugurated on August 3.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pergenova, a joint venture between Webuild and Fincantieri Infrastructure (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
Autostrade, email info@autostrade.com.