Construction works on the new road underpass and associated infrastructure at Locate Varesino station, carried out by FERROVIENORD, have been completed. The opening of the new infrastructure allows the level crossing on Via Alle Valli to be removed. The new underpass was inaugurated at an event attended by, among others, Lombardy Region President Attilio Fontana; Lombardy Regional Councillor for Universities, Research and Innovation Alessandro Fermi; FNM President Andrea Gibelli; FNM Managing Director Fulvio Caradonna; FERROVIENORD President Pier Antonio Rossetti; and Locate Varesino Mayor Luca Castiglioni.
THE WORKS – The following is the complete list of works carried out.
-Construction of a new road underpass with access ramps near Locate Varesino–Carbonate station, allowing unrestricted road traffic and featuring a protected, dedicated lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
-Construction of a new connecting road between the underpass and Via Piave to the south-west and Via Marconi to the north-east.
-Construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Gradaluso stream, featuring a mixed steel-and-concrete structure.
-Construction of a new car park to replace the existing car park along Via Trento e Trieste.
Major maintenance works on the car park in front of the Locate Varesino cemetery, including resurfacing and the installation of infrastructure for lighting systems.
FUNDING – Total funding amounts to €7,871,667.03, provided by the Lombardy Region through the Programme Agreement with FERROVIENORD.
SECOND PHASE – The detailed design of a new structure forming the second phase of the overall project is currently being finalised. This involves the construction of a pedestrian overpass equipped with lifts at Via Mazzini. The new structure will allow the level crossing on Via Mazzini to be closed and will provide pedestrians with a safer and more convenient way to cross the railway line. A further €2 million in funding has been allocated for this second phase.
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