Repeated collapse of bidding for a new road from Tikhie Zori to Sverdlovsk in Krasnoyarsk
In Krasnoyarsk, the auction for the project development of a crucial yet delayed road from Tihiye Zory to ul. Sverdlovskaya failed for the second time. Only one bid was received, but it didn't meet the required qualifications for the executor of the work.
Let's refresh our memory - this road will pass through a densely populated area of new constructions near the Enisei River, near the Nikolaevsky Bridge, from the house at ul. Lesnikov, 29 to ul. Sverdlovskaya, 237.
According to the technical specifications, the project should result from the complete collection of engineering surveys and create project and working documentation for a two-step construction process.
The first phase involves constructing the road from Lesnikov to per. Uralskogo, 2. The second phase consists of building an automobile bridge over the river Bazaihu and a railroad crossing with an exit to ul. Sverdlovskaya.
This road is part of the investment address program of Krasnoyarsk for 2024-2026 and is also included in the project planning of the city's urban-road network.
The estimated cost for just the design phase is approximately 61.76 million rubles.
The first tenders for the project were announced at the end of 2024 and received no bids. The second tender appeared on the state procurement site on April 4, but the only bid failed to meet the requirements, as the results of the competition revealed on April 25.
So, for now, this road development still seems to be up in the air. With the deadline for completion set for the end of 2025, doubt looms.
Photos: City Hall, procurement documents, Yandex Maps
Potential issues with project delays:
- Tedious bureaucracy:
- Bottlenecks in approvals: Delays from governmental bodies (e.g., environmental or land-use permissions) can be an obstacle.
- Fund reallocation: Shifts in funding due to competing regional needs or federal budget adjustments can hamper progress.
- Supply chain and labor issues:
- Material shortages: Disruptions in global supply chains (e.g., construction materials or asphalt) might slow down work.
- Lack of skilled workers: Recurring labor shortages in Russia's construction sector, particularly skilled workers, can pose problems.
- Technical difficulties:
- Geographic obstacles: Krasnoyarsk's harsh climate (e.g., freeze-thaw cycles, permafrost) and topography often complicate road construction.
- Utility clashes: Moving underground infrastructure (water pipes, cables, etc.) can lead to unexpected delays.
- Financial strains:
- Budget deficits: Inflation (e.g., post-2022 rising material costs) or currency fluctuations may put a strain on allocated funds.
- Contractor disputes: Legal disagreements between the city and contractors pertaining to payments, scope changes, etc., might arise.
Current status and future prospects:
- Likely Status: As of 2023-2024, the project may be in a phased completion stage, with partial openings or prioritized segments. Delays could push the timeline to 2025 or beyond.
- Resolution Measures: Local authorities might expedite approvals, secure additional funding, or employ modular construction techniques for quicker construction.
- Long-term outlook: Completing this road would boost connectivity in Krasnoyarsk's expanding suburbs, easing traffic congestion and supporting economic development. Building climate-resistant infrastructure (e.g., reinforced pavement) is crucial for durability.
Suggested updates to follow:
- Official sources: Krasnoyarsk's municipal website, or the Ministry of Transport’s regional office.
- Local media: Outlets like Krasnoyarsk Media or Kommersant Krasnoyarsk often report on infrastructure advancements.
If specific project details emerge (e.g., contractor names, budget revisions), further analysis can refine this overview.
- The failed auction for the development of the road from Tihiye Zory to ul. Sverdlovskaya in Krasnoyarsk has raised concerns about the project's timeline, particularly since the region's investment address program for 2024-2026 includes this road in its urban-road network planning.
- The section 2 of the road development project, which involves the construction from Lesnikov to per. Uralskogo, 2, is a critical part of the road's two-step construction process as outlined in the technical specifications.
- Despite the deadline for completion set for the end of 2025, the delays might push the timeline for this road development project past that date due to various issues, such as material shortages in the global supply chain or recurring labor shortages in Russia's construction sector.
- For finance-related updates, interested parties can monitor procurement documents and follow announcements made by the Ministry of Transport's regional office for the latest news on the project's budget and contractor details.
- To ensure the road's durability, it would be beneficial to construct climate-resistant infrastructure, such as reinforced pavement, to withstand Krasnoyarsk's harsh climate and topography, including freeze-thaw cycles and permafrost.
