The 433-metre structure has a 126-metre central span that lifts to a height of 53 metres in just 11 minutes to allow ships to enter. The bridge showcases VINCI Construction’s wide-ranging expertise in foundations, mechanical engineering, marine works and civil engineering.

An architectural feat, the Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge is a fine example of modern technical know-how Its graceful shape can be seen as a continuation of the quays and fits in perfectly with its surroundings. The bridge is a very successful combination of technological prowess and aesthetics. It confers a very welcome modern touch to the city’s urban development.

Located between the Pont d’Aquitaine and the Pont de Pierre, this is the fifth bridge over the Garonne. 575 metres long and 77 metres high, it is the tallest lift bridge in France, and even in Europe!

When night falls, the bridge is illuminated and constitutes yet another beautiful facet of the Port of the Moon, to the delight of Bordelais and photographers. The blue colour of the pylons corresponds to high tide, whereas the green indicates low tide.

The bridge is not to be missed during your trip to Bordeaux. We suggest discovering it during a night-time walk along the quays. And please don’t hesitate to share your photos on social networks!

The Arturo-Merino-Benítez International Airport project in Santiago de Chile is proceeding apace. The goal is to double the airport’s capacity to 30 million passengers per year. In addition to construction of a new international terminal, the programme calls for renovation of the existing facility, which will become a domestic terminal.

The same degree of information thanks to BIM

To successfully conduct this large, multi-faceted €790 million project, the VINCI Group is applying its integrated concession-construction model. Relations with the various participants are made easier by use of BIM (Building Information Modeling), which gives all parties access to the same degree of information, and which daily updates and pools the models that will subsequently also be used in building maintenance and operation. VINCI Construction Grands Projets leads the joint venture with Astaldi that is carrying out the design-build project.

A bridge connecting two Nordic countries in 10 minutes

The 18-km Femern Tunnel will connect the Danish Lolland-Falster and German Schleswig-Holstein regions, enabling cars to travel between the two countries in 10 minutes and trains in 7 minutes, instead of one hour by ferry or via a 160-km detour through the Danish Jutland region. When completed, the tunnel will support increased trade and tourism in Northern Europe. The undersea link between the two countries will eliminate the weather issues affecting ferry transport and the need to reserve ferry passage.

A hotel built on virtually invisible land

Built like a bridge spanning several tunnels, the design called for ingenious solutions on the part of VINCI Construction. Located on the spot where a ventilation plant for the A14 motorway previously stood, the 1,600 sq. metre land take is hemmed in by the circular boulevard, the La Défense esplanade and a car park exit. The building straddles two tunnels, a car park exit and a ventilation shaft like a bridge. It rests on special foundations built across the Défense 2 car park between the various tunnels.

The project opted for the “top and down” method to simultaneously carry out the work on the three underground levels and the superstructure. To complete the colossal project – 40,000 sq. metres, 200 rooms including eight suites, restaurants including a panoramic space, boutiques and a spa with swimming pool – up to 1,000 people worked at the site at the same time.