VINCI Autoroutes inaugurates the widening of the A57 to 2×3 lanes, a project carried out by NGE, improving traffic conditions for the Toulon urban area
Today, NGE Group inaugurates the expansion of the A57 motorway to 2x3 lanes in Toulon, a strategic route serving the Toulon urban area and, more broadly, mobility between Marseille, Toulon, and Nice. Carried out on behalf of VINCI Autoroutes, this large-scale project, conducted under live traffic conditions for four and a half years, showcases the effectiveness of NGE’s multi-trade model in delivering complex infrastructure projects.
Combining technical innovation, environmental performance and strong social commitment, this project, carried out in a constrained urban environment, brings lasting improvements to traffic conditions along a major corridor in southern France for the benefit of both users and local residents.
The widening of the A57 to 2×3 lanes over a 7 km stretch was carried out without interrupting traffic for motorists. Lasting four and a half years, it now stands as one of the most significant motorway projects in southern France, improving the daily lives of both users and nearby residents.
In addition to increasing traffic capacity, the project brought a major transformation of the infrastructure, including the reconfiguration of the central reservation, the creation of a dedicated public transport lane, the installation of 8 km of noise barriers, and 61 dynamic signage systems to improve traffic flow and safety in real time.
For NGE, the success of this project is based on its multi-trade model, which brought together six of its subsidiaries: Guintoli, EHTP, NGE GC, NGE Routes, Agilis and NGE Fondations, all under integrated management. This unique internal organisation enables full control of all areas of expertise, including earthworks, utilities, civil engineering, roadworks, equipment and foundations. It allows NGE to offer its client, VINCI Autoroutes, a high level of performance, coordination and responsiveness, while meeting deadlines and addressing the specific constraints of the site.