Cemex supplies specialty concrete for US$100m Czech motorway

Construction work on the Hořice exit for the future D35 motorway in Czech Republic. Image: Adobe Stock

The Hořice–Sadová section forms part of the government’s plan to expand the national motorway network to 2,000km by 2030.

The project was valued at CZK 2.44 billion (more than US$100 million).

The section has been designed to category D 25.5/120 standards, with a 3m central median and structures such as the 339m SO 204 bridge crossing a railway line and the Chvalinský stream. The D35 is a strategic corridor intended to relieve congestion on the D1 motorway and strengthen connections between Bohemia and Moravia.

The route, delivered by a consortium of EUROVIA CZ, M Silnice, and Stavby mostu, includes four major bridge constructions in total.

Cemex contributed to the final bridge construction by supplying a specialised concrete mix designed for enhanced durability against frost and road salts. More than 1,200m³, were placed during two coordinated nighttime pours to minimise thermal stress, involving 80 truck mixer trips and a continuous supply from two batching plants supported by two pumps.

Cemex said the supply operation was organised to streamline logistics and ensure consistent quality during execution.

Finishing works are underway, and the motorway remains on schedule for completion in December 2025.