EAST SETAUKET, N.Y.,
Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- The first construction project at the intersection of the
Moskovskiy Prospekt / P21 Highway in Vitebsk was completed in
November 2018. Penetron crystalline
technology helped revitalize the intersection's underground
pedestrian tunnel, previously plagued for years by constant active
water leaks.
A city of over 345,000 inhabitants in northeastern Belarus, Vitebsk is the country's fourth
largest city and the capital of the Vitebsk Region. The city has
been an important cultural and commercial hub during its long
history. Today, Vitebsk is still an important center of arts and
culture for Belarus and the
birthplace of Marc Chagall. His home, a popular tourist
destination, has been preserved as a museum.
Looking for a Waterproofing Solution
Construction work on a key traffic and railway intersection on the
Moskovskiy Prospekt, which connects the city center with the city's
new Bilieva district and provides a direct access to the P21
(Vitebsk-Smolensk-Moscow) highway, is set for completion in 2020.
However, the project engineers needed a waterproofing solution for
the previously constructed pedestrian walkway and contacted
Penetron for an answer.
"The intersection's pedestrian underpass was originally built in
the 1990s but never put into operation because of the constant
water leaks," explains Alexander Yakushkov, Director of Penetron
Vitebsk, the Penetron distributor for the region.
Finally, a Dry Tunnel after Nearly 30 Years
PENETRON ADMIX was recommended for the repair work to the
underpass. Easily mixed in during batching and unaffected by
climatic conditions, PENETRON ADMIX becomes an integral part of the
concrete matrix. The PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete was used to
fill the retaining walls and the floor of the underground
pedestrian crossing. PENECRETE MORTAR was used to fill out and seal
the construction joints. The crystalline waterproofing and
protection technology successfully repaired the leaking tunnel,
resulting in a dry environment – safe for a long-anticipated walk
after nearly 30 years.
"The next step is constructing a tunnel under the adjacent
railway," adds Alexander Yakushkov. "The Penetron System of
crystalline products will provide the superior protection and
durability demanded by the engineers for that part of the project
as well!"
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
network, offering support to the design and construction community
through its regional offices, representatives and distribution
channels.
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visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email
CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations
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SOURCE The Penetron Group