Galleria Copreno

A strategic and safe infrastructure project

The Pedemontana Lombarda is one of the most complex highway works awaited by the territory. The protagonist is the strategic B1 section, 7.5 km from Lomazzo (CO) to Lentate sul Seveso (MB) including the junction with the SP ex SS 35 Milano-Meda, whose works are carried out by the grouping of companies headed by Strabag.

Vitali oversaw for the B1 section the demolition of the pre-existing Tonale Tunnel, which became necessary for the subsequent construction of the new Copreno Tunnel: a key factor in the intervention was the tight timeframe, which was essential for meeting the timetable for the entire work, which is also vital for Expo 2015. Demolition of the Tonale Artificial Tunnel involved two lanes in each direction. The work was completed in 16 working days, during which about 50,000 m3 of concrete was demolished: in the following days, deferrization was carried out and the waste material was loaded. Prior to demolition, containment works were also carried out, such as bulkheads to support the surrounding land where houses are located, and other activities such as de-powering of the lighting system and water lifting system of platform and removal of bodies.