Asphalt program

Planning the asphalting program is an important part of the development and maintenance of Imatra's infrastructure. Asphalting decisions are made by taking into account both traffic needs and the condition of the street.

We use available information about the condition of the street, the age of the network, and the renovation program to help us prepare the program. We also look at where paving work has been done in the past five years. 

We use accurate data, such as traffic volumes, road conditions and predicted needs, in our decision-making process to ensure that resources are used efficiently and that areas for paving are selected based on where it will bring the greatest benefit to everyone.

The asphalt program also includes smaller repair projects and roadway painting is also included in the funding of the asphalt program.

Creating an asphalt program is not just about planning

The main task of the builder when preparing the asphalting program is to tender for a framework contract for asphalting, which is usually put out to tender for a few years ahead.

Competitive unit prices allow for a fairly accurate estimate of the approximate cost of each item, which is an important process when creating a program. At this stage, you either have to eliminate items, or alternatively, you can add a few items. 

As winter recedes and the roads thaw, we will be able to see the damage caused by the winter season on the road network. At this stage, final fine-tuning is being made for the summer program.

The asphalt program is indicative and flexible every year, and small changes to the program will inevitably occur during the season. During the implementation phase of the program, the developer is actively in contact with city infrastructure, the contractor, and maintenance to ensure that the paving is carried out as planned.