Starting October 15, the reconstructed section of Vidzeme Highway (A2) (46.30–49.85 km) will be opened between CSDD/Aerodium in Sigulda and the Lorup Viaduct. Drivers should be aware that as a result of the reconstruction, the traffic organization at the intersection of A2 highway and Kalna Street (turn to Kakiskalns) has changed — a roundabout has been built. Latvijas Valsts ceļi (Latvian State Roads) urges following the signs and adhering to traffic rules in this area.
The exit from the roundabout to Kalna Street (towards Kakiskalns) will remain closed for another week — work is still ongoing there.
On the section of road A2 from the overpass over the railway to the intersection with Judazu Street / R. Blaumanis (49.96–52.09 km), construction work will continue next spring, as weather conditions no longer allow for the laying of the top layer of asphalt. The technological break at the site is scheduled to begin on October 20. A speed limit of 70 km/h will be established in the construction zone from CSDD/Aerodium to the roundabout.
As previously reported, reconstruction of the section of Vidzeme Highway near Sigulda began this spring — from CSDD/Aerodium to the overpass over the railway, as well as the renewal of the highway surface in Sigulda itself from the overpass to the intersection with R. Blaumanis and Judazu Streets (46.30–52.09 km).
Restoration work on the temporary bypass road of the Lorup Viaduct will be carried out in 2026. On the Lorup culvert on road V96, defects that arose during operation are being addressed — damaged facade bricks have been replaced and other work completed. The culvert was built in the first half of the 19th century and was last updated in 1994.
The construction work is being carried out by CBF Binders at a contract price of 6,884,292.54 euros (including VAT), with construction supervision provided by LLC Firma L4. The project for the reconstruction of the highway was authored by LLC Projekts EAE, and the project for the Lorup Viaduct and culvert by LLC BT projekts. The source of funding is the state budget.
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