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Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge Closed for Summer Construction

Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge Closed for Summer Construction

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Traffic will be closed on the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant bridge during the summer for construction.
  • A detour will be available towards the Pažaislis Monastery, and drivers are advised to plan routes in advance.
  • The southeastern bypass project, connecting the A1 highway to the Via Baltica route, is expected to finish by autumn, aiming to reduce traffic, noise, and pollution in Petrašiūnai.

Traffic on the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant bridge will be closed throughout the summer due to ongoing construction work. While the closure is in effect, authorities have ensured continued access towards the Pažaislis Monastery to minimize inconvenience for residents. Drivers are urged to plan their journeys ahead of time and utilize alternative routes through other city streets.

Paulius Pachomovas, head of the Kaunas Municipality's Construction Management Department, stated that all construction on the bypass is slated for completion by this autumn. The southeastern bypass project encompasses four stages and will create an 11-kilometer road linking the A1 highway with the "Via Baltica" route towards Warsaw. Upon completion, the project is anticipated to decrease traffic volume, noise, and air pollution on the main streets of Petrašiūnai.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.