Analysis of Lithuanian Gravel Roads Paving Programme Implementation in 1998–2005

Skirmantas Skrinskas; Arvydas Domatas

Analysis of Lithuanian Gravel Roads Paving Programme Implementation in 1998–2005

Authors

Skirmantas Skrinskas Dept of Roads, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Saulėtekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
Arvydas Domatas Transport and Road Research Institute, I. Kanto g. 25, mail box 2082, LT-44009 Kaunas, Lithuania

Keywords:

gravel roads, asphalt paving, investment appraisal, economic valuation model, roughness, KAMIS, HDM-IV

Abstract

The article presents the research based on economic feasibility evaluation of model KAMIS developed for paving* of gravel roads. The model is built for Lithuanian climatic, economic and technological conditions, but it could be adopted in other regions, especially regions with “freezing and thawing climates”. After 8 years of model application for appraisal of Lithuanian Gravel Roads Paving Programme it was estimated that consequences after the presented Lithuanian Gravel Roads Conditions Research and KAMIS model application have accumulated 1,09 billion LTL (316 million €) gain for Lithuanian society. Conclusions and findings of the Analysis of Lithuanian Gravel Roads Paving Programme implementation from 1998 to 2005 are presented at the end of the article.

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