Basic and structural projects as part of the urbanisation of Avinguda Roma in Barcelona

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General information

Date: 2002 - 2010

Client: Proeixample

Location: Barcelona - Spain

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Mireia Martín

Head of Urban Planning Department

Project summary

A feasibility study to define the work planned to complete the urban enhancement project on a stretch of Avinguda Roma between Carrer de Viladomat and Carrer de Entença in Barcelona.

Avinguda Roma in Barcelona

Project details

Approximately 435 m long and spanning 50 m wide from one side of the street to the other, this project covered a section with a surface area of around 22,000 m².

Our Actions

Preserve the existing plane trees on the pavements, interspersed with a second line of newly planted palm trees,
In the Rambla, planters with a triangular section, marking two alignments,
To give continuity to the existing cycle lane on the carriageway, attached to both sides of the Rambla Central.

10.50 m wide carriageway distributed in a parking and loading and unloading lane, 2 traffic lanes and a cycle lane, based on hot bituminous mix. 7 m wide pavement made of 20x20x4 cm panot (hydraulic tiles) and 14.80 m wide central boulevard, with 60x40x6 cm granite pieces on a concrete base. Granite stone kerb 20x25x8 cm.

10.50 m wide roadway distributed in a parking and loading and unloading lane, 2 traffic lanes and a cycle lane, based on hot bituminous mix. 7 m wide pavement made of 20x20x4 cm panot (hydraulic tiles) and 14.80 m wide central boulevard, with 60x40x6 cm granite pieces on a concrete base. Granite stone kerb 20x25x8 cm,
The proposed development modifies the loads borne by the existing tunnels under the avenue by distributing traffic differently in the road section. The hypothesis of a tunnel of variable span, 15-40 cm deep, is being studied,
In the development of the Feasibility Study, a ground plan axis will be calculated for the Avenida de Roma, which will be used for the topographical definition of all types of elements,
Drainage actions such as cancellation of existing scuppers and location of new ones in accordance with the new geometry of the street; change of manhole covers and scupper gratings and drainage of flower boxes,
A drip irrigation network is planned and designed for the trees and sprinklers for the planters,
Consultation with the Lighting Operational Unit of the Barcelona City Council on the distribution of the lighting points and the calculations made,
Installation of street furniture,
This section makes it necessary to relocate an existing Adif ventilation grille that also functions as an emergency exit; it is proposed to place a Barcelona-type glass edicule for the exit.