General Information
About the Project
The Via Pribina Project is Slovakia’s first highway
delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP). It comprises the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the R1 highway
under a 30-year concession.
The 51.6 km infrastructure connects Nitra with Tekovské Nemce, including the Banská Bystrica northern bypass. As a key east–west transport corridor, it improves connectivity between western and central Slovakia, supports regional economic development and provides a safer, more reliable journey for road users.
The concession was awarded to Via Pribina, a.s., a
consortium of VINCI Concessions and Meridiam, while construction was delivered by Granvia Construction, s.r.o. (EUROVIA SK). Today, the highway is operated and maintained by Via Pribina Operations, a.s.
The R1 Via Pribina PPP project has received international recognition, winning two prestigious PFI Awards in 2010 and 2013 for excellence
in infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships.
| 1st section | Nitra, west – Tekovské Nemce | in the length of 45.9 km |
| 2nd section | Banská Bystrica – northern bypass | in the length of 5.7 km |
Opening date of each section*:
| Section Name | Opening Date |
|---|---|
| 1st section Nitra, west – Selenec | 28 October 2011 |
| 2nd section Selenec – Beladice | 28 October 2011 |
| 3rd section Beladice – Tekovské Nemce | 28 October 2011 |
| 4th section Banská Bystrica – northern bypass | 27 July 2012 |
*the first section was segmented into 3 parts during construction
| Main route | |
| Length: | 51,6 km |
| Category: | R 22,5 |
| Road area on R1: | 1 100 000 m2 |
| Number of buildings: | 850 |
| Bridge structures – construction and induced modifications | |
| Total number: | 84 |
| Total length of bridges: | 6 843 m |
| Level crossings | |
| Count: | 6 |
| Noise barriers | |
| Number of objects: | 41 |
| Total length: | 32 611 m |
| Retaining and door frame walls | |
| Number of objects: | 27 |
| Total length: | 4 362 m |
| Modifications of other roads | |
| Number of objects: | 59 |
| Modifications of engineering networks | |
| Water management facilities: | 187 |
| Electrical objects: | 255 |
| Modifications on the gas pipelines: | 35 |
| Construction project name | |
| R1 expressway, Nitra, west – Tekovské Nemce and Banská Bystrica – northern bypass, PPP project | |
| Type of construction | New development |
| Contracting authority | |
| Ministry of Transport, Construction and Regional Development of the Slovak Republic, Námestie slobody 6, 810 05 Bratislava | |
| Concessionaire | |
| Via Pribina, a.s., Europeum Business Center – block A, Suché mýto 1, 811 03 Bratislava | |
| Contractor | |
| Granvia Construction, s.r.o., Pri Trati 25 / a, 821 06 Bratislava | |
| General designer | |
| Dopravoprojekt, a.s., Kominárska 2,4, 832 03 Bratislava 3 | |
| Valbek, Vaňurova 505/17, 460 01 Liberec, Czech Republic |
The 51.6 km expressway connects Nitra with Tekovské Nemce, including the 4.6 km Banská Bystrica northern bypass. As a key east–west transport corridor, it strengthens connectivity between western and central Slovakia.
Concessionaire of the PPP project – Expressway Via Pribina
The company Via Pribina, a.s. is a concessionaire of the PPP project – expressway Via Pribina: Nitra – Tekovské Nemce and Banská Bystrica – northern bypass.
Company activities
The concessionaire presmerovanie Via Pribina, a.s. is responsible for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of four sections of the Via Pribina expressway over a period of 30 years. Granvia Construction s.r.o, the main developer, was directly involved in the implementation of the project.
Via Pribina Operation, a.s. is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the expressway.
Consortium
The company Via Pribina, a.s. forms a consortium of two shareholders. These are VINCI Concessions and Meridiam Infrastructure. Both companies have a long tradition and expertise in development of PPP projects and concessions. The Slovak PPP project – Via Pribina expressway won two prestigious PFI Awards in 2010 and 2013.
The management of Via Pribina, a.s. set the company’s policy for the Integrated Management System of Quality, Environment, Health and Safety, which is in line with the vision and strategy of the sustainable development leadership of the company.
To view the company’s values and mission document, click anywhere on this text.
Via Pribina, a.s. was established by an equal share of VINCI Concessions and Meridiam Infrastructure.
About VINCI Highways
VINCI Highways is a leading international roadway
concessionaire and mobility services provider, managing a 3,750-km network
across 13 countries. By integrating design, financing, construction, operations
and tolling, we give public authorities the assurance of a single industrial
partner able to deliver strong operational performance throughout the full life
cycle of highway projects. As a long-term partner to the regions we serve, we
are committed to safety, environmental progress and economic development.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinci-highways/
About Meridiam
Meridiam was founded in 2005 by Thierry Déau, with the belief that the alignment of interests between the public and private sector can provide critical solutions to the collective needs of communities. Meridiam is an independent investment Benefit Corporation and an asset manager. The firm specializes in the development, financing, and long-term management of sustainable public infrastructure in three core sectors – sustainable mobility, critical public services and innovative low carbon solutions – and invests in sustainable SMEs in Europe. With offices in Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Libreville, Luxembourg, Paris, Vienna and Washington, Meridiam manages c. EUR24 billion and more than 130 projects to date. Meridiam is certified ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption certification by AFNOR and applies a unique methodology in relation to ESG and impact based on United Nations‘ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What is a PPP?
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a long-term collaboration between the public and private sectors for the delivery and operation of public infrastructure.
Under a PPP model, the private partner is responsible for financing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the infrastructure throughout the concession period. This approach ensures clear accountability for quality, delivery on time and within budget, while requiring the private partner to maintain the asset to a high standard for the entire duration of the concession.
At the end of the concession, the infrastructure is handed back to the public authority in the contractually agreed condition.
The R1 Via Pribina project is Slovakia’s first Public-Private Partnership project. The 30-year concession covers the financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the R1 expressway.
Via Pribina
- 1st section Nitra, west – Selenec in the length of 12.6 km
- 2nd section Selenec – Beladice in the length of 19 km
- 3rd section Beladice – Tekovské Nemce in the length of 14.3 km
- 4th section Banská Bystrica – northern bypass in the length of 5.7 km
Major construction work began on September 1, 2009.
Section Opening Dates:
Nitra – Tekovské Nemce – October 28, 2011
Banská Bystrica – northern bypass – July 27, 2012
The concession will last for 30 years, i.e., until 2041, when the Concessionaire hands over the highway to the Public Procuring Entity.
Contracting Authority
Public Authority: Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic
Independent Advisor
Independent supervision of the Via Pribina project is performed by SGS spol. Ltd.
Via Pribina, a. s.
Europeum Business Center, Blok A
Suché mýto 1
Bratislava 811 03
Email: info@viapribina.sk
Tel: 02 58101605
