Release date: 3 March 2003
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
AUTOSTRADE S.p.A.Location
Description
The project concerns the upgrading of sections La Quercia-Barberino (40 km) and Firenze Nord - Firenze Sud (22km) of the A1 motorway. Investments involve the construction of a double carriage-way in a section (“variante di valico”), the widening of triple carriage-ways in other sections and the upgrading of the remaining stretches. Expected implementation 2002-2009.
Objectives
The project forms an integral part of the Trans-European road network. It represents a strategic investment for the national transport system, facilitating the development of traffic flows between northern and southern regions.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 900 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 2 370 million
Environmental aspects
The project has an acceptable environmental impact, respecting several conditions concerning landscape protection and acustic pollution. The procedures adopted as regards respect of environmental regulations are fully in line with EU standards.
Procurement
Standard EU procurement procedures
Status
Signed - 27/06/2002
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).