The “Autostrada” Group of Companies has begun the reconstruction of a 1.2-meter-diameter sewer collector in the metro construction zone in Vinogradar; to carry out this work, a remotely controlled shield system from Herrenknecht AG was purchased, with an estimated cost of EUR 1 million.
According to the Autostrada press service, the project will involve laying a new storm sewer system with a total length of 400 m using over 200 pipes. The work is being carried out using the microtunneling method (a high-precision trenchless technology for laying underground utilities without breaking ground), which allows work to proceed in densely built-up urban areas without impacting traffic or the surrounding infrastructure.
The preparatory phase is currently underway—two shaft shafts (launch and reception chambers) are being constructed, from which tunneling will begin in just a few months.
To carry out the work, Autostrada has purchased a remote-controlled shield system from the German manufacturer Herrenknecht AG. The cost of the equipment is approximately 1 million euros. The maximum length of a single tunneling run can reach up to 150 m, ensuring efficiency and continuity of work.
On the section between the “Mostytska” and “Varshavska” stations, over 1,000 m of double-deck monolithic tunnels have already been constructed (500 m per deck). Work on their finishing is being carried out simultaneously on two sections, which significantly accelerates the pace of construction. The construction of monolithic structures on the fork branch section toward the future “Vinogradar” station has also been completed.
At the “Mostytska” station, construction of prefabricated full-section tunnel linings, each approximately 200 m long, has been completed. The next stage is the installation of cable structures in the completed tunnels, which serves as a preparatory step for the subsequent installation of utility networks and the station’s power supply systems.
In the shaft above the deep-level tunnel between the “Syrets” and “Mostytska” stations, installation of the ring-laying machine has been completed; this machine will replace the rings of the left-hand tunnel lining with larger-diameter rings. The right-hand tunnel in this section has already been built.
Construction of the turnaround sidings at the “Varshavska” station is in its final stage. Currently, a shield-type airtight seal—a massive steel structure designed to isolate tunnels and stations—is being installed here. It protects the metro from potential emergencies, including shock waves, flooding, and hazardous substances, and serves as a critical component of the civil defense system, enabling the division of underground structures into sealed compartments.
At all metro construction sites in Vinogradar, work is underway to relocate utility lines outside the construction zone. The relocation of water supply and drainage systems, as well as power lines, is being carried out in stages. Such work ensures the uninterrupted operation of the city’s infrastructure and creates the necessary conditions for the continued execution of construction and installation processes without restrictions.
As previously reported, in August 2024, the municipal enterprise “Kyiv Metro” signed a contract to continue construction of the Syretsko-Pecherska Line toward the Vinogradar residential area. The winner of the tender was Avtostrada Group of Companies LLC. The project duration is set at 30 months, with a total cost of 13.785 billion UAH. The procurement was conducted on the Prozorro public procurement platform. “Avtostrada” resumed metro construction in November 2024.
In December 2023, the Kyiv Metro municipal enterprise terminated its contract with Kyivmetrobud JSC through the courts due to failure to meet construction deadlines. The issue of recovering a portion of the advance payment—the use of which is not confirmed by the relevant certificates of work performed—as well as penalties, is being resolved in court.
