The upgraded section of road from Rechitsky Avenue toward the chemical plant ring road is taking on a well-maintained appearance, with repair and construction work nearing completion.

Very soon, residents of Gomel will receive not only a renewed highway, but also convenient pedestrian and bicycle navigation and bus stop infrastructure.

Dmitry Ermakov, Director of the branch of Gomel Road Repair and Construction Department No. 113 of the enterprise "Gomelobldorstroy," while inspecting the responsible facility, familiarized journalists from city media outlets with the progress of work and the degree of readiness of this important city project.

— The section of the Northwestern Bypass highway is also known as Ob'yezdnaya Street in our city, — said Dmitry Viktorovich. — The repair of this section, approximately 2.8 kilometers long, was long overdue and was carried out to ensure traffic safety.

During the repair, water drainage was installed from the roadway, a series of works on milling the asphalt concrete surface along the entire length was completed, a leveling course was laid, and then, as the head of the DRSC indicated, the top layer of asphalt concrete pavement was arranged. It was manufactured using a special technology — with stone mastic asphalt with the addition of an adhesion additive, inclusion of mineral powder, as well as rubber-concrete, a composite material, which gives more strength characteristics to the asphalt concrete pavement.

Horizontal markings have already been applied along the entire length of the section. Left-turn exits have been arranged at the expense of the middle lane, which adds safety to maneuvers. Road signs that have become unusable during operation will be replaced shortly.

Seven bus stops are being arranged for passengers of city and suburban transport, with two of them having undergone complete renovation.

— Five bus stops will be in a new design, — continues Dmitry Ermakov. — Also, work has been carried out here by contracting organizations on partial replacement of cable ducting, lighting, supports have been repaired, and brackets have been painted. Bicycle and pedestrian connectivity will be provided along the entire length of the section. A barrier-free environment with a lowered curb stone is envisaged. Also, for the safety of crossing the roadway, four safety islands and five pedestrian crossings have been arranged. Approximately five thousand tons of pavement have already been laid at this facility.

Work began in July and is at the completion stage. As the road builders promise, the facility will be commissioned by the City Day.