The head of the Russian Railroads company, Vladimir Yakunin, has announced that the first section of the combined rail and automobile road between Adler and the mountain resort "Alpica-service" has started working, reports RIA Novosti.
The launch of the road will improve traffic conditions near the airport and around the Olympic facilities.
The 2.2 kilometer-long section of road has 2 interchanges and 8 bridges. The volume of traffic is estimated to reach about 25,000 vehicles a day.
The total length of the combined road is 124.5 km and includes 6 tunnels, 36 railway bridges and 21 automobile bridges. It is planned to be completed within 5 years.
11.08.2010
