Two Phase Project
The main road 6 Lappeenranta-Imatra project is divided into two phases. The first phase will be opened for traffic in November 2010.
In the first phase
- A 23-kilometre stretch of main road 6 will be upgraded
- 2.5 kilometres of new road alignment will be built on main road 13
- Four new graded interchanges will be built: Portti, Selkäharju, Lavola and Muukko
- Four graded interchanges will be upgraded: Mattila, Viipurintie, Lauritsala and Mälkiä
- Two 318-metre bridges will be built across the Saimaa Canal and the old canal
- 42 other bridges will be built or upgraded
- Two level crossings will be demolished: Yllikkälä and Ilottul
The first phase of construction will be carried out during 2009-2011. This phase will consist of upgrading the road between Ahvenlampi and Mansikkala.
In the second phase
- A 20-kilometre stretch of main road 6 will be upgraded
- Two new graded interchanges will be built: Jänhiälä and Pellisenranta
- Five graded interchanges will be upgraded: Ahvenlampi, Joutseno, Saimaantie, Vesivalo and Korvenkanta
- Altogether, 17 bridges will be built or renovated.
After the finishing touches, the first phase will be completed in 2012 and the second phase in 2013.
To view maps and information sheets related to a specific interchange, choose the first or the second phase map accordingly on the map on the homepage.
