AC INFO

Bulletin of JP Autoceste FBiH • 2/20

BULLETIN OF JP AUTOCESTE FBIH

INTERVIEW

ADISA KADIĆ

Executive Director of the Sector for

General, Legal and Personnel Affairs

CONSTRUCTION OF

CORRIDOR 5C DURING

THE PANDEMIC

New investment cycle in the

highway on Corridor 5c and the

impact on economic growth and

development

Build to connect

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Amanda O’Brien

Group Professional Standards and Regulation Director

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Introductory phrase– big changes:

Corridor 5c is under construction;

Adnan Terzić, Director of JP Autoceste FBiH......4

Construction of Corridor 5c during

the pandemic...........................................................6

Interactive map: All information on

Corridor 5c in one place......................................10

Interview – Adisa Kadić: I believe in team work

and mutual respect ............................................. 13

Active construction sites of Corridor 5c...........16

Počitelj Bridge...................................................... 24

New investment cycle in the highway on.............

Corridor5c and the impact on economic

growth and development .................................. 28

EU support for the construction of

Corridor 5c..............................................................32

New benefits for 1500 users of ACC!................ 38

Quick talk: During the coronavirus pandemic,

toll collection functioned without

interruptions ........................................................ 40

Safety element enhancements on

Highway A1............................................................ 42

Due to manpower and technology, the

responsetime to an incident is within

a minute................................................................. 44

Bridges, tunnels and the highway

on Corridor 5c built in a wise way using

BIM technology.................................................... 48

Environmental protection: construction waste

management during the construction

of Corridor 5c.........................................................52

GDPR: The General Data Protection

Regulation entered into force.............................56

IT Service: Digitalization of business

processes is a key advantage of strong

companies..............................................................58

Short cuts.............................................................. 60

Specifics of Ivan and Hranjen tunnel

projects.................................................................. 68

AC INFO is a bulletin of JP Autoceste FBiH. AC INFO was

done with the aim of informing about current works,

reaching an agreement and presenting future plans.

AC INFO is an available free publication. If you want to

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jpautoceste.ba. An electronic edition is available at

www.jpautoceste.ba.

All maps used in the publication are illustrated in nature

and cannot be taken as absolutely precise way routes.

Photographs and 3D representations of future highway

routes were used as illustrated material.

AC INFO

Bulletin of JP Autoceste FBiH

I M P R E S S U M

Publisher: JP Autoceste FBiH

Editor: Ena Duran Živanović

Design: Adnan Suljkanović

Print: Grafičar, Bihać

Circulation: 400 pcs.

Year: 2020, Sarajevo

Text authors: Ante Gašpar,

Narcisa Livnjak-Borić,

Tina Dervišević

Photography author: Tina

Dervišević

We respect your opinion,

for comments and suggestions

write at press@jpautoceste.ba.

This certi fi cate is awarded to:

Public Company Motorways of

the Federation of Bosnia and

Herzegovina Ltd Mostar

for achieving the:

CIPS Corporate Certi fi cati on

Primary Award

This certificate is awarded by and remains the property of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

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Date: May 2018

Number: 0007 Valid to: 05/2021


INTRODUCTORY PHRASE

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BIG CHANGES

CORRIDOR 5C

IS UNDER

CONSTRUCTION


Corridor 5c is the most ambitious investment program in Bosnia and

Herzegovina, which requires significant financial and human resources.

There are multiple benefits of Corridor 5C for citizens and BiH economy.

We have witnessed an emergency situation that has

affected the entire planet due to the coronavirus

pan demic, and thus our homeland Bosnia and

Herzegovina.

The Public Company Autoceste FBiH is one of the

companies that has continued to carry out a significant

part of its activities and obligations in these specific

circumstances. There’s not much philosophy here -

you have to adjust and move on. And whoever adapts

faster will be more successful. Therefore, we used

this crisis situation as an opportunity to anticipate

work and, with all preventive measures to protect

workers, create safe working conditions, intensify the

construction of Corridor 5c, as a capital investment,

because it is a key measure for the survival of the

economy and domestic companies.

Thus, the construction on all eight construction sites

whose contracts are worth BAM 780 million did not

stop for a day. The key projects we have started have

their continuity and we plan to complete them on

time. We have works in the northern part that now

goes to Nemila, then in the central part it is the Ivan

tunnel. Also, there are sections in the south of Buna-

Počitelj and Počitelj - Zvirovići with one imposing

building construction, with the Počitelj bridge which

is almost a kilometer long.

This year alone, we plan to complete works worth

BAM 420 million. The plan for this year is to put

into operation an 11-kilometer-long bypass around

Zenica in November. Currently, on construction sites

on the highway and motorway, we have about 1,200

workers engaged on all sections who work every day.

In the current conditions, the responsibility of this

company increases several times and turns into

a form of social responsibility, considering that

numerous economic processes in the Federation have

been stopped. We are aware that BAM 100 million

invested in the construction of the Corridor, when

multipliers are applied, affects GDP with almost

BAM 300 million of direct and indirect effects. This

means that, when the planned BAM 420 million is

invested in the highway, the effect on the economy

will be three times greater.

Road infrastructure and construction are much

of a generator of economic growth. Construction

supplies 96% of total production to sectors in BiH,

while 65% of raw materials from the sector in BiH

are used for own production, so it is extremely

important for the overall economy to maintain the

highest possible level of investment, especially when

a general decline in economic activity is announced.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has once again found

itself in the center of the EU's attention in terms of

traffic through a project that is vital for us and for

neighboring countries. A new investment cycle worth

BAM 1.6 billion is ready. No more easy highway routes.

Now the highway is being built through mountainous

areas of complex geological structure, with a large

number of building constructions, long bridges and

tunnels, these are demanding sections and they

imply construction deadlines of 20 to 36 months. We

are now providing the final part for the investment of

closing the entire Corridor. That is about 850 million

euros for the construction of 51 km on the section

from Ovčar to the Mostar Jug loop.

We have one turning point in the entire Corridor- it

is the Prenj tunnel of 10.5 kilometers, the largest

tunnel in the region and its construction takes five

and a half to six years. All other sections can be

completed by then.

This year, we will award contracts worth about BAM

700 million. These are the contracts for the sections

Poprikuša - Nemila, Tarčin - entrance to the Ivan

tunnel, Kvanj tunnel - Buna and Nemila - Vranduk.

Corridor 5c is the most ambitious investment program

in Bosnia and Herzegovina, requiring significant

financial and human resources. There are multiple

benefits of Corridor 5c for citizens and BiH economy.

In cooperation with the Federal Employment Agency

and the European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development, we have launched employment projects

for young people on Corridor 5c construction projects.

In this way, a total of 75 young people will get a chance

and their first job on the construction of Corridor 5c.

Now, for the first time, the financial construction for

all sections on Corridor 5c has been closed, except

at this stage, from Ovčar to Bradina.

The realization of this project will contribute to social

and economic development, creating conditions for

job creation, i.e. for reducing unemployment and

development of underdeveloped municipalities in

BiH through which it will pass, as well as improving

the general living conditions of citizens. The

construction of this route will enable the accelerated

development of tourism in BiH, where there is a

huge historical potential, will facilitate access to

numerous religious and cultural facilities.

I hope you find a lot of useful information in this

second issue of AC INFO and that you will get at least

a rough insight into the cross section of the current

state of the construction site on Corridor 5c. But the

public in BiH, I believe, is certainly well informed

about everything we do because we as a company

are open to the media.

Yours Faithfully,

Adnan Terzić, B. Eng.

Director

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COVID - 19

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CONSTRUCTION

OF CORRIDOR 5C

DURING THE

PANDEMIC


In coordination with the supervisory services and

contractors, JP Autoceste FBiH agreed on the

implementation of a number of practical measures

to protect against the occurrence and

spread of coronavirus.

As of February 5, 2020, the

company is still in constant

contact with the Institute of

Public Health in order to inform

and receive instructions and

recommendations for the

implementation of measures to

protect against the spread of

the coronavirus epidemic

The Crisis Headquarter of JP

Autoceste FBiH was established

Appreciating the seriousness of the current epidemiological

situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina caused

by the appearance of coronavirus, JP Autoceste FBiH

as a responsible company formed the Crisis Headquarter

with the aim of preventive action and care

for safety and health of workers and users of the

highway.

JP Autoceste FBiH has taken all possible measures

to ensure that all business processes proceed according

to plan in the crisis situation.

JP Autoceste FBiH timely undertook

all necessary activities on

the construction sites of

Corridor 5C

JP Autoceste FBiH is the implementer of one of the

most important infrastructure projects for Bosnia

and Herzegovina. Numerous contractors from Bosnia

and Herzegovina, as well as from other countries

in Europe and the world, are engaged on the

construction sites on Corridor 5c. Given the specific

situation of the organization of the construction site,

and with the aim of protecting the health and lives

of our workers and their families, but also the entire

society in which we are, JP Autoceste FBiH has taken

all necessary activities in a timely manner.

As of February 5, 2020, the company is in constant

contact with the Institute of Public Health in order

to inform and obtain instructions and recommendations

for the implementation of me asu res to protect

against the spread of the coronavirus epidemic and

these measures are being implemented. JP Autoceste

FBiH has also formed a Crisis Headquarter so that all

activities related to planning and taking measures

against the spread of coronavirus can be centralized

and coordinated.

Each activity of JP Autoceste FBiH is adjusted to the

current situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, primarily

respecting the recommendations and orders of

the Government of FBiH, the Federal Civil Protection

Headquarter and the Crisis Headquarter of FMH.

The situation on construction sites where the works

are carried out is monitored with the application of

all measures envisaged in order to control coronavirus.

Instructions have been issued on the implementation

of measures and procedures to be carried

out on construction sites, without, at the same time,

jeopardizing the progress of works.

JP Autoceste FBiH, in coordination with the supervisory

services and contractors, agreed on the implementation

of a number of practical measures to

protect against the occurrence and spread of coronavirus,

of which we state the following:

• To provide monitoring of works by supervisory

services and representatives of JP Autoceste FBiH

as a service to contractors, in order to maintain

the work process in such complex circumstances,

while respecting the measures adopted by competent

institutions and the instructions agreed and

issued through supervisory services and internal

measures of the contractor.

• All major indoor meetings were canceled, except

for individual consultations between the main

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tion normally and for all citizens to have enough

food and medicine and maintain the economy.

Joint action in such an extremely difficult situation is

now crucial, especially when it comes to the transport

of food and health products, but also all other raw

materials and products that support the core activities

of business for the benefit of all citizens.

A SMILE BEHIND THE

PROTECTIVE MASK


representatives of investors, supervisory services

and contractors. All official communications are

conducted electronically.

• To minimize direct contacts between all participants

in the construction, to use mail and

telephone communication instead, as much as

possible.

• To keep as much distance between the participants

as possible during direct communication,

while using protective equipment, masks, gloves,

goggles, etc.

• To implement measures of personal hygiene and

hygiene of construction sites (increased cleaning

and disinfection on a daily basis, washing equipment

and vehicles, etc.).

• To immediately report (to the competent services)

any possible occurrence of infection on the construction

site or immediate surroundings, etc.

On construction sites where possible, construction

site insulation measures (as closed systems) were

implemented.

Autoceste FBiH: Dear truck

drivers, thank you!

Through the info display on the A1 highway from Zenica

to Bijača, JP Autoceste FBiH especially thanked

all truck drivers working during the coronavirus era,

who risk their health in order for the supply to func-

More cautious, less talkative, hurried and even worried,

but with some almost mystical patience that we

all lack under normal circumstances. Thus, Amira

Ćenanović, a worker who has been working at JP

Autoceste FBiH for 12 years, describes the users at

the toll booth Sarajevo Sjever, one of the busiest

on the A1 highway. Of course, adds Amira, there

are those who, despite the masks, manage to thank

more tenderly and cordially than before.

Counter on the "first line of defense", Sarajevo Sjever,

the first toll booth opened in 2008, which normally

passes thousands of vehicles a day, known for the 24-

hour dynamic rhythm of both employees and users,

during the intensified measures and movement bans

it fell silent. Traffic was halved. "The vehicles that

were mostly passing at that time were trucks transporting

goods, and the number of users of electronic

toll collection has increased", says Amira.

In compliance with safety

precautions

It has been more than five months since the Crisis

Headquarter of JP Autoceste FBiH, with the aim of

preventive action and care for the safety and health

of workers and users of the highway, took all possible

measures to ensure that all business processes

proceed according to plan.

Employees at toll booths who make direct contact

with customers adhere to the recommended safety

measures of the FBiH Institute of Public Health in

relation to the current epidemiological situation.

The Management and Maintenance Sector reorganized

the work so that all sections of the A1 highway

would be passable and the toll collection system

would run smoothly.

"It was a little strange for everyone in the first days.

Now, as far as protection measures are in force, we

are equipped with disinfectants, gloves and masks,

we all respect the measures of physical distance and

we are all used to the new situation, both we who

work here and users", said Amira.

Togetherness and mutual support

For Amira, working on toll collection has always

been enjoyable. “I like to be in touch with people

even if it takes as long as it takes to charge a highway

pass or top up an ACC tag device. A warm greeting,

a smile, a joke, a comment is common in normal

conditions, and those things are present even now.

All this gives a sense of togetherness and mutual

support of us employees and users."

There are also users who travel the same way to work

every day. After a while we recognize each

other and establish a very pleasant and cordial relationship.

"I have noticed that people in this period

are significantly calmer, more polite and calmer, and

I must say, from a professional point of view, that I

feel more appreciated. All toll booths work nonstop,

our presence is important and that is a nice sign."

As for health, Amira is not particularly worried. She

feels protected enough. "I really hope that all this

will pass as soon as possible and that we will, all

together, return to normal life."

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MULTIMEDIA

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Interactive map:

ALL INFORMATION

ON CORRIDOR 5C IN

ONE PLACE


In a simple and interesting way

and in a modern form, the aim of

the interactive map is to provide

enough information about the built

part of the highway, as well as

about all active construction sites

on Corridor 5c and motorways.

JP Autoceste FBiH, following modern technologies,

together with the company BetaTelStudio d.o.o., using

Route map technology, developed a web application

with a vector interactive map with a number of

functionalities. In a simple and interesting way and

in a modern form, the aim of the interactive map is

to provide enough information about the built part of

the highway, as well as about all active construction

sites on Corridor 5c and motorways. The interactive

map is accompanied by a vector display as well as

satellite with GIS information of sections and facilities

- rest areas, tunnels, loops, bridges, viaducts, toll

booths, which are located on the highway.

Interactive maps are evolving into displays we

have never seen before. They have great potential

compared to paper folders or static online folders.

Nowadays, following modern technologies, the

most important thing is to provide as much quality

information as possible, with their fast loading.

All information, in addition to the text part, is

accompanied by photographs, and individual

locations and a virtual display where users can

view the appearance of the listed locations in more

detail through virtual reality. In addition, attention

is especially focused on easy user interaction. All

functions on the map (enlarging, reducing, scrolling,

etc.) are supported with their simple and intuitive

use. In addition to the display itself, there is certainly

a filtering tool, i.e. the possibility for the user to

select the display of only certain details that interest

him on the map itself. With the further development

of modern technologies, and thus interactive maps,

and the construction of new kilometers of highway,

the content of the map will become more extensive

and even more interesting to users.

In addition to the text part, all

information is accompanied by

photos, and some locations and

a virtual display where users

can see the appearance of the

listed locations in more detail

through virtual reality.

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INTERVIEW

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Interview - Adisa Kadić, Acting Executive Officer of the

Sector for General, Legal and Personnel Affairs

I BELIEVE IN TEAM WORK

AND MUTUAL RESPECT


She was born in 1980 in Doboj. After graduating from the Faculty of Law, University of Sarajevo,

she began her career at the Cantonal Institute for Legal Aid in Zenica. She was appointed in

JP Autoceste FBiH as an Acting Executive Officer of the Sector for General, Legal and Personnel

Affairs in the period from 2015 to 2016. Then, for two years, she held the position of

the Head of the Service for General, Legal and Personnel Affairs of the JP Autoceste FBiH.

From November 2018, she was re-appointed as the Acting Executive Officer of the

Sector for General, Legal and Personnel Affairs, where she is today.

Interviewed by: Narcisa Livnjak-Borić

Photographs: Tina Dervišević

Can you describe the vision and mission of your business

and explain how your employees contribute to

their realization?

JP Autoceste FBiH is a dynamic company in the

servi ce of BiH citizens and a large international project

such as Corridor 5c. We are a young and modern

company that strives to develop in accordance with

the latest standards in the modern business world.

Our vision is to become part of modern road infrastructure

in the wider area, which would enable

long-term and stable growth in the use of our services,

and among other things our mission is to build,

manage and maintain modern road infrastructure

respecting the highest environmental requirements.

One of the mechanisms in the functioning of JP Autoceste

FBiH is the Sector for General, Legal and Personnel

Affairs, which consists of four services: Service for

General and Personnel Affairs, Service for Representation

Affairs, Service for Property and Legal Affairs, and

Service for Assistance in Project Realization.

Satisfied and motivated employees who will recognize

the needs and even possible problems of users,

as well as opportunities for further development

are necessary. Without their dedicated engagement,

good business results and business development

would not be achievable, and the vision and mission

would be mere phrases.

It is important for us to work together with the employees

to build a corporate culture and organization

that we can be proud of. The Sector for General, Legal

and Personnel Affairs managed to build and function

as a team, which can be seen in our daily work but

also in the successful implementation of business.

In your opinion, what are the basic motives and drivers

of satisfied employees and how do you try to ensure

these same drivers in the work of your employees?

Every company can only thrive if it develops the potential

of its employees. A satisfied employeer, who

has good working conditions and a healthy working

climate, is the wealth of every company.

I believe that teamwork is the driving force behind

the success of any company. The team encourages,

uses and develops the strengths, skills, knowledge

and experiences of its members and thus compensates

for individual weaknesses and significantly

contributes to the effectiveness of work.

We all work for financial compensation, and if we are

lucky that it is a job that we love, we can be considered

very lucky. It is important that in the workplace

we feel accepted, safe, respected, that we have the

opportunity to develop and participate in the process

of creating a common good for all.

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Each of us is driven by different things; For some,

the salary is important, for others the satisfaction

with the work they do, for others the possibility of

advancement, job security, the possibility of development,

stimulating and pleasant work environment

in accordance with personal values, but I believe that

everyone should have a great degree of responsibility

and professionalism, and also the desire to do his job

and complete it as best as possible.

I believe in teamwork and mutual respect. Furthermore,

I believe that it is important to improve internal

communication processes and choose the best

communication channels that will encourage employees

to present their ideas, opinions and suggestions,

but also to be aware that some things cannot

be resolved overnight. I believe that everyone will

be adequately rewarded eventually for their work

and effort.

You work in a very responsible position. Which business

successes are you especially proud of?

I believe that for successful performance of work,

in addition to knowledge, full commitment to work

tasks is necessary. I always try to do my job as well

as possible, but also to try to find a way to further

improve. Of course, with all this, teamwork and good

cooperation with colleagues is necessary, because

without that synergy, success is not possible. The

biggest motivations in my work are the challenges,

the possibility of advancement, training and recognition

for a well-done job.

A Japanese proverb says, "None of us is as smart as

all of us put together." When you form a quality team

and when as a manager you know how to schedule

tasks, and you are confident in the result, then that

is the core of your success.

What are your plans for the next period?

We are facing a period of really accelerated and active

construction on several sections of Corridor 5c, which

means that the Sector for General, Legal and Human

Resources, as part of the mechanism in the functioning

of the entire company must provide uninterrupted

construction through expropriation, legal protection

on built sites and construction sites. Through the Service

for Representation, Support in Legal Regulation

and Preparation of Necessary Documents and Permits

through the Service for Support of Project Implementation,

and in addition to all that, ensure uninterrupted

work and successful functioning of all employees

through the Service for General and Personnel Affairs.

So, we have a really dynamic and exciting business

period ahead of us, which I hope we will, as before, go

through without major problems and with the active

participation of all employees.

How hard is it for a woman in our system to be in a

leading position? Have you ever encountered prejudice

when it comes to work and what is the general

attitude of people from the Balkans towards women

who are leaders in any field?

Women in the business world pay attention to different

criteria and goals such as personal development,

acquiring new skills, managing human resources

effectively, or maintaining a work-life balance.

The difference between women's and men's business

management style is particularly visible in the

Balkans, where there are still clear differences in

rights between men and women in all spheres of

life, including the business world.

Although many women in globally important management

positions have adopted a masculine style,

the difference in the way they manage is still visible

in practice. Namely, their business management

is related to traditionally masculine traits such as

aggression, rational analysis, competition, rivalry.

The female style is somewhat different and is more

about openness, understanding, sensibility and

collaboration.

In our society, unfortunately, prejudice still exists.

In addition to obligations in the business world,

women also have much greater obligations in private

life than men, which, in my opinion, makes

their success greater, but this is neglected.

Me, as a member of the Board of Directors, and my colleagues

who are at the head of the most important services

and departments in the company, are a clear indicator

that women perform jobs in managerial positions equally

well, conscientiously, with quality and success.

Do you think that women's potential in our country is

untapped and why is that so?

I believe that women are open to cooperation,

self-critical, with communication skills, as people

who strive for honesty in business and show empathy,

smart and able to participate equally in the

business "arena". I know many great women who

prove it, but statistics unfortunately show that they

are still in the minority at the general level.

Women, on the other hand, are less likely to brag

than men. By doing so, they sometimes diminish

their authority and success because they fear that

by bragging, they may hurt co-workers. Men have

no problem glorifying their successes, and female

restraint is often interpreted as a lack of self-confidence

and competence for a particular task.For

men, oral communication serves to emphasize status,

while women use it to establish a relationship.

My opinion is that the representation of women

in the labor market should not be just a matter

of women. Gender synergy and equality can contribute

a lot to the development of companies and

society as a whole, because women are mostly more

organized, reliable, and loyal, but they need more

self-confidence and courage because they are still

only part of the male-dominated business world.

Given your demanding and responsible job, is it accompanied

by the same amount of stress and responsibility?

There is something peculiar in women when they

enter their forties, it is a special feeling of inner

harmony, tolerance towards others and oneself.

With that comes a stronger awareness and focus

on priority moves – both business and private.

Today's pace of life is such that it is inevitably

accompa nied by a certain amount of stress, which

increases in certain situations, which require a

prompt and decisive reaction. Still, I always try to

approach different problems and situations carefully

and positively.

As for responsibilities, my job carries a large amount

of it. However, as long as I approach the tasks with

dedication and professionalism, responsibility for

me is not an obstacle, but it motivates me even more.

What is your business philosophy?

Dedication, excellence and innovation are part of

the business strategy I believe in. At work, I respect

all the differences of the individual, but I am glad

that we are fully connected and committed to common

goals because we are all connected by the same

values.

I believe that it is important to set general goals together,

but then to leave it to each team member to

decide for themselves how to achieve those goals

in the best way. Finally, I try to give credit for my

good work and give my team members feedback on

their work.

Happy are those people who do what they love. What

makes you happy?

I am happy to be doing a job I love and to have a

healthy family. These are the two most important

factors that contribute to my personal happiness. Precisely

because of my maternal and family responsibilities

combined with career, strong organizational

skills are also developed. In order to successfully balance

between business and private, we need to find

some formula of our own to achieve the maximum

in each role, achieve our goals and stay our own.

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ACTIVE CON STRUCTION

SITES OF CO RRIDOR 5C


Corridor 5c is a pan-

European transport

corridor that follows

the European route

E73 from Budapest

to the Port of Ploče.

The longest section

of Corridor 5c passes

through Bosnia

and Herzegovina,

approximately 335

kilometers, of which

85% of the highway

passes through the

Federation of BiH.

→

→

→

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DOBOJ SOUTH

KLADUŠA

TRAVNIK

KLOPČE

DRIVUŠA

KARUŠE

VITEZ

LAŠVA

ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITES OF CORRIDOR 5C AND MOTORWAYS

KAKANJ

BILJEŠEVO

MEDAKOVO

JAJCE

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TRAVNIK

VITEZ

ŽEPČE NORTH

OZIMICA

ŽEPČE SOUTH

BIHAĆ

VRANDUK

NEMILA

PONIRAK

VRACA (ZENICA TUNNEL)

DONJA GRAČANICA

KLOPČE

DRIVUŠA

LAŠVA

BILJEŠEVO

POPRIKUŠE

KAKANJ

TUZLA

SALAKOVAC

MOSTAR NORTH

MOSTAR SOUTH

IVAN TUNNEL

KONJIC

OVČARI

KLJUČ

BUTILE

TARČIN

PRENJ TUNNEL

JOŠ

S

VLAKOV

LOT 3B (SAR

BAYPASS)

KVANJ TUNNEL

BUTILE

JOŠANICA

BIJAČA

SARAJEVO

MEĐUGORJE

BUNA

POČITELJ

IVAN TUNNEL

TARČIN

VLAKOVO

LOT 3B (SARAJEVO

BAYPASS)

HRANJEN TUNNEL

VIŠEGRAD

OVČARI

KONJIC

GORAŽDE

SALAKOVAC

MOSTAR NORTH

MOSTAR SOUTH

MEĐUGORJE

BUNA

PRENJ TUNNEL

KVANJ TUNNEL

CORRIDOR 5C PASSES

THROUGH ZENICA, SARAJEVO,

MOSTAR AND THE MOST

ECONOMIC – CULTURAL AND

POLITICAL CENTERS,

COVERING 70% OF THE FBIH

POPULATION, WHICH RELIES ON

ITS DEVELOPMENT

BIJAČA

POČITELJ

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AC INFO · 2/20

THE HIGHEST VIADUCT

ON CORRIDOR 5C

The viaduct consists of two parallel objects of individual

length.

The right viaduct, 308.74 meters long, is designed as a

whole with spans of 108.163 and another 108 meters.

The left viaduct is 389.28 meters long, its complexity is

reflected in the extremely complex geological and geomechanical

characteristics of the terrain. Therefore, the

left viaduct was constructed as a separate structure and

was extended by another 208 meters, with a span structure

made of prestressed concrete, supported by the common

end support of the left object of Babina Rijeka viaduct.

VIADUCT

BABINA RIJEKA

BILTEN JP AUTOCESTE FBIH

The buildings have three spans supported by two end

and two middle pillars. Both facilities are built using free

cantilever construction technology, where the final spans

are 110 meters long and the main span is 165 meters.

The span structure is of box-shaped cross

section of variable height, the middle pillars

are approximately 60 and 80 m high.

The foundations of the construction facility are on

reinforced concrete wells 18 meters deep and 12 meters

in diameter. There are 16 pairs of segments on each pillar

and one connecting 17 between the pillars. It is planned

to install wind protection on the concrete safety fence of

the viaduct, and for the final appearance of the viaduct,

decorative lighting is planned, which, in the evening, will

be lit in the colors of our homeland, yellow and blue.

Babina Rijeka viaduct offers a beautiful panoramic

view of Zenica. Due to the terrain configuration and

geologically very complex projects, the entire Zenica

bypass route was the most demanding project on

Corridor 5c, but thanks to the profession, the works are

proceeding according to plan and everything should be

completed by November 25, when the opening of a new 11

kilometers near Zenica is planned.

THE VIADUCT

OVERRIDES

BABINA RIJEKA

AND A LOCAL ROAD

AT A HEIGHT OF

APPROXIMATELY

120M.

OVER 30,000 M3 OF

CONCRETE, OVER 5,200

TONS OF REINFORCEMENT

AND 687 TONS OF

PRE-STRESS CABLES

WAS USED FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF BOTH

VIADUCTS

CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE

AC INFO · 2/20

ACTIVE AKTIVNA CONSTRUCTION GRADILIŠTA SITES KORIDORA OF CORRIDOR 5C I 5C BRZIH AND MOTORWAYS

CESTA

Vranduk – Ponirak

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

Objects:

5,3 km

€ 65.4 million

Azvirt L.L.C. i

Hering d.d. Široki Brijeg

DRI

investment management

d.o.o. and DIVEL d.o.o.

Sarajevo

OFID

Two bridges,

three viaducts

and a tunnel

→

→

→

Ponirak – Vraca

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

→

→

→

Financing

source:

Objects:

2,7 km

€ 59.4 million

Euro-Asfalt d.o.o.

Sarajevo

Technital S.p.A. (Italy) i TZI

Inženjering d.o.o. (B&H)

EIB, WBIF

Tunnel

VELIKA

KLADUŠA

AC INFO · 2/20

Donja Gračanica – Klopče

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Tunnel Zenica - Donja Gračanica

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

→

→

→

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Financing

source:

Objects:

5,7 km

€ 126.8 million

Control over

performing works:

BIHAĆ Financing

EBRD, OFID

source:

Objects:

JV strabag AG, Euro-Asfalt

d.o.o. Sarajevo

Egis International & IPSA

Institut d.o.o. Sarajevo

Four viaducts,

two tunnels and

bridge

3,9 km

€ 57.5 million

Cengiz insaat Sanyi ve

Ticater A.S.

Egis International & IPSA

Institut d.o.o. Sarajevo

EBRD, WBIF

KLADUŠA

→

→

→

Three viaducts, two tunnels and

Zenica sjever loop with pay toll,

and the so-called roads of

„Northern connection” that they

need to connect highway of

Corridor 5c with the city of Zenica

and the M-17 main road

BIHAĆ

KLJUČ

Ivan Tunnel (LOT 2)

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

Objects:

2 km

JAJCE

€ 57.6 million

Euro-Asfalt d.o.o. TRAVNIK Sarajevo

Ird Engineering s.r.l. Italy

VITEZ

EBRD, WBIF

Tunnel

KLJUČ

→

→

→


DOBOJ SOUTH

ŽEPČE NORTH

KONJIC

JAJCE

ŽEPČE SOUTH

TRAVNIK POPRIKUŠE

VITEZ

DOBOJ SOUTH

ŽEPČE NORTH

JOŠANICA KONJIC

TARČIN

MOSTAR NORTH

MOSTAR SOUTH

MEĐUGORJE

SVILAJ

ODŽAK

JOHOVAC

KARUŠE

OZIMICA

VRANDUK

PONIRAK

LAŠVA

LOT SALAKOVAC

3B (SARAJEVO

BAYPASS)

MEDAKOVO

KLOPČE

POČITELJ

NEMILA

ŽEPČE SOUTH


BILJEŠEVO

IVAN TUNNEL

OVČARI

DONJA GRAČANICA

BUNA

DRIVUŠA

KAKANJ

TARČIN

PRENJ TUNNEL

KVANJ TUNNEL

POPRIKUŠE

SALAKOVAC

BIJAČA

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MOSTAR NORTH

JOHOVAC

KARUŠE

OZIMICA

VRANDUK

PONIRAK

MEDAKOVO

KLOPČE

LAŠVA

NEMILA


BILJEŠEVO

IVAN TUNNEL

OVČARI

DONJA GRAČANICA

DRIVUŠA

KAKANJ

BUTILE

PRENJ TUNNEL

VLAKOVO

SARAJEVO

TUZLA

BUTILE

SVILAJ

ODŽAK

ORAŠJE

BRČKO

JOŠANICA

SARAJEVO

VLAKOVO

LOT 3B (SARAJEVO

BAYPASS)

HRANJEN TUNNEL

GORAŽDE

TUZLA

VIŠEGRAD

ORAŠJE

BRČKO

HRANJEN TUNNEL

GORAŽDE

EXPRESSWAYS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 5,8 km

TENDER IN PROCESS 5,5 km

PLANNED FOR CONSTRUCTION 32,4 km

TOTAL 38,2 km

CORRIDOR 5C

BUILT 104 km

UNDER CONSTRUCTION 38 km

GUARANTEED FINANCING 58,5 km

TENDER IN PREPARATION 45,1 km

TENDER IN PROCESS 22,8 km

PLANNED FOR CONSTRUCTION 12 km

TOTAL280 km

VIŠEGRAD


→

→

→


Buna – Počitelj

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

Objects:

7,2 km

€ 21.9 million

Hering d.d. Široki Brijeg

Aecom S.L.U. Spain

EBRD, WBIF

→

→

→

Two overpasses, one

underpass and two

passages for animals, as

well as construction

of a two-sided

resting place named

Rotimski potok


→

→

→

Počitelj – Zvirovići LOT 1

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

Objects:

10,1 km

€ 56.5 million

China State Construction

Engineering Corporation LTD

IRD Engineering S.R.L.

EIB, WBIF

A loop with a toll booth and

access roads to the regional

Buna- Domanovići road,

and main M-17 road, three

viaducts, tunnel and open

route

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AKTIVNA GRADILIŠTA KORIDORA 5C I BRZIH CESTA

AC INFO · 2/20

Počitelj – Zvirovići LOT 2

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

980 m

€ 28.1 million

Azvirt Linited Liability

Company, Sinohidro

Corporation Limited i Power

China Roadbridge Group Co.

LTD


→

→

→

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

Objects:

IRD Engineering S.R.L.

EIB, WBIF

Bridge

BC Prača – Goražde

(Hranjen Tunnel)

Total length of the

section:

Value of the

contracted works:

Contractor:

Control over

performing works:

Financing

source:

5,5 km

€ 69.9 million

Euro-Asfalt d.o.o. Sarajevo

IPSA Institut d.o.o. Sarajevo

Budget of the Government

of the FBiH

→

→

→

Objects:

Tunnel

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BRIDGES

AC INFO · 2/20

Počitelj

Bridge


“From everything one in life instinct

raises and builds, in my eyes,

nothing is better and more valuable

than bridges. They are more

important than houses, holier than

temples. They are everyone’s and

they treat everyone equally. Useful,

always raised meaningfully, in the

place where the greatest number

of human needs intersect, they are

more persistent than other buildings

and do not serve anything that is

secret or evil.”

Ivo Andrić

In November last year, the construction works of

one of the most impressive buildings on Corridor 5c-

Počitelj Bridge, officially began. The Počitelj Bridge

is named after a historic area of oriental-Mediterranean

character located in the valley of Neretva River

and one of the most beautiful cultural and historical

sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We spent one day on the construction site talking to

Vesna Dodig, an engineer who is a representative

of investors on one of the most complex projects

on Corridor 5c of the Pocitelj Bridge. We learned all

the technical information about this unique and

demanding project.

The Počitelj bridge overrides the M-17 main road, the

Neretva river and the Sarajevo- Ploče railway, and

is located not far from the historic area of Počitelj,

after which it was named. With a length of 945 m

and a height of over 100 m, it is the largest bridge,

and next to the Prenj Tunnel the most demanding

facility on Corridor 5c. The Počitelj Bridge is located

on the Počitelj- Bijača section, i.e. the Počitelj- Zvirovići

subsection, and extends from the chainage of

3+402.40 km to 4+404.00 km.

The Contractor of the Počitelj Bridge is a consortium

consisting of Azvirt Limited Liability Company

(Azerbaijan), Sinohydro Corporation Limited (China)

and Powerchina Roadbridge Group Co. Ltd. (China),

and the total value of construction works of the Počitelj

Bridge is EUR 28,114,889.53 VAT excluded.

The construction of the bridge is financed by funds

provided under a Loan Agreement concluded with

the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European

Union grants provided under the Connecting

Agenda through the Western Balkans Investment

Framework (WBIF).

The bridge is designed as a continuous pre-stressed

girder bridge with a main span of 147 m, variable cross

section and a unique structure for both roads, and

pillars monolithically connected to the span structure,

which is performed by free cantilever construction.

The disposition of the bridge span is 105 m + 5 × 147

m + 105 m = 945 m, while the heights of the pillars

are 92, 97, 92, 91, 88 and 66 m respectively. The total

width of the bridge is 21.92 m.

The bridge is designed, on almost the entire length,

in a circular curve of radius R = 983.75 m (central

axis), while the level on the bridge is in a constant

longitudinal fall of 0.68%. The normal transverse

profile on Počitelj- Zvirovići highway section is adjusted

to the calculated speed of 120 km/ h, whereby

on the embankment its total width is 27.00 m = 1.50

+ 2.50 + 2 × 3.75 + 0.50 +3.00 +0.50+ 2 × 3.75 + 2.50

+ 1.50. For technical and economic reasons, on the

part of the route between the bridge and the Počitelj

Tunnel, the calculated speed was reduced to 100 km/

h with the omission of the stop lane (except on the

part between the bridge and the Počitelj Tunnel).

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BRIDGES

CROSS SECTION THROUGH S2 PILLAR

AC INFO · 2/20


The total width of the Počitelj Bridge is 0.46 + 1.00 +

0.50 + 2 × 3.75 +0.50 + 2.00 +0.50+ 2 × 3.75 + 0.50 + 1.00 +

0.46 = 21.92 m. Considering that the curve R = 983.75m

was applied on the bridge, i.e. floor plan elements that

enable speeds higher than 100km / h, i.e. the maximum

allowed speed on the highway, the transverse

slope of 5.50% was maintained, which corresponds

to the calculated speed of the entire section.

U1 and U2 abutments, and S1 and S6 pillars are based

shallow in limestone, while S2, S3, S4 and S5 pillars

are located on the alluvial sediment of Neretva River,

and are based on piles.

The pillars have a box-shaped cross section that

adjusts to the dimensions of the stress, both for the

construction phase and for the exploitation phase.

The heights of the pillars are HS1 = 92 m, HS2 = 97

m, HS3 = 92 m, HS4 = 91 m, HS5 = 88 m and HS6 =

66 m. All pillars are monolithically connected to the

span structure, which is very important for the construction

phase. The consequence of the monolithic

connection of all pillars with the span structure is

their high stresses in the exploitation phase, whereby

the S1 and S6 end pillars are particularly loaded.

All pillars have the same geometry going from the

top of the pillar to the foundation, where S2 pillar is

also the largest, and all other pillars are copies of it

shortened to the appropriate length, which greatly facilitates

construction. The cross section of the pillars

is box-shaped octagonal with a change in dimensions

along the height of the pillar. When changing the

cross section in height, the outer and inner haunches

retain the same thickness, while the remaining parts

of the cross section adjust to the stress.

The largest cross section at the joint with the foundation

has a S2 pillar- 9.0 m × 7.60 m, while the smallest

cross section at the joint with the foundation has a

S6 pillar- 8.36 × 5.65 m. The wall thickness is 0.60

m, except for the inner side, which is 0.80 m thick.

On the last 4 rings of the pillar, the haunches are

straightened to a rectangular cross section corresponding

to the construction of the diaphragms in the

span structure.

The crossing of the Počitelj Bridge over the Neretva

river valley was solved with a unique span structure

for both carriageways of the motorway with a total

width of 21.92 m. The upper structure of the bridge is a

continuous reinforced concrete prestressed box structure

over seven fields (105 + 5×147 + 105 = 945m). The

complete bridge, spans and heights are guided along

the central axis of the road, which also corresponds

to the central axis of the bridge. The cross section is

partly constant and partly variable in height. The

cross-section is a constant height of 3.60 m in the first

and last fields, in parts that are performed in the formwork

on the scaffolding. The remaining part of the

span structure performed by free cantilever construction

is of variable height from 3.60m in the middle of

the span to 8.00m (in cross section) above the middle

pillars. The span structure is prestressed in the longitudinal

and transverse direction and reinforced with

soft reinforcement. Transverse 5×150mm2 Y 1860 S7

cables in plastic oval tubes extend the entire width

of the cross section and are prestressed on one side,

alternately on the left and right. The span structure

is longitudinally front pinned with two basic groups

of cables that have their own subgroups. The first

basic group are 19×150mm2 Y 1860 S7 cables in plastic

pipes 100/106 in concrete cross section in the upper

plate of the box (cantilever construction) which are

prestressed successively with the progress from the

construction of the structure. The second basic group

are the cables in the lower zone of the box, which are

retracted and prestressed after the construction of

the structure. The second basic group also includes

four 19×150mm2 Y 1860 S7 cables which are placed

in the upper plate of the box on the connecting segment.

Prestressing of this group of cables is done

in two phases, the first phase is prestressing of 30%

of cables from the lower zone and 4 cables from the

upper zone on the connecting segment after concrete

hardening of the connecting segment. The remaining

cables in the lower zone are prestressed after the span

structure is completed.

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INVESTMENTS

AC INFO · 2/20

New investment cycle in

the highway on Corridor 5c

and the impact on economic

growth and development

Written by: Mia Glamuzina, Adviser to the Director

JP Autoceste FBiH are

currently realizing the most

significant investments

in construction in the

Federation of BiH. The

realization of investments

in the past two years has

recorded a significant growth,

so, the increase index in the

realization of construction is

over 150% between 2018

and 2019


The impact of investments on

economic growth and development

Investments are the main determinant of economic

growth and development rate. They are the strongest

lever that creates new added value in any economy.

Investments are part of the income that is not spent,

but is used to replace the dilapidated and build

new capacity in one country. They can be divided

into: investments in capacities for the production

of final products, investments in capacities for the

production of equipment for the production of final

products, infrastructure investments, investments

in environmental protection, investments in

educational, cultural and sports facilities and

investments in residential buildings.

Investments increase production capacities and

the number of jobs, acquire new technology

and increase productivity. Investments build

infrastructure, facilitate and improve business,

and enable market conquest. They affect economic

growth both on the supply side (through increased

consumption of goods and services), and on the

demand side (through increased production capacity

and number of jobs, new technologies are acquired

and productivity increases).

GDP growth is the main indicator of growth in

an economy, and investment consumption is an

important component of aggregate consumption,

whose change through the multiplier process affects

the change in national income. The characteristic of

investments that they cause not only primary, but

secondary, and later in ever smaller "waves" increase

in production and income, shows the investment

multiplier of J. M. Keynes.

Construction and investment sector

In the Federation of BiH, in the last five years, GDP

has a growth trend between 2.9% and 3.8%, and

a large contribution to this growth is made by

investments.

When it comes to the construction sector in the

structure of GDP, the gross value added coming from

the construction sector is 3.5%, which means that

3.5% of GDP is directly created from the construction

sector, and 50% of that is realized in transport

infrastructure in 2018.

Construction has a very important effect on the

number of employees, so that in February 2020, over

25,783 people were employed in this sector, of which

7,723 in civil engineering, according to the official

records of the Federal Office of Statistics. The number

and structure of companies is such, that small and

medium-sized companies dominate, and there are

only five of those that have more than 250 employees.

The construction sector has the highest degree of

integration into the BiH economy (when we look

at the use of inputs and the delivery of outputs).

Construction supplies 96% of the total

production to the sectors in BiH, while for its

own production it uses 65% of raw materials

from the sectors in BiH.

Investments of JP Autoceste FBiH and

the effect on economy

Investments in the Corridor 5c highway are

continuation of the development of a strategic

framework that leads to the overall connectivity

of the Western Balkan countries, but also to the

interconnectedness and integration into the

framework of the European Union. The goal of

BiH transport policy is to work on the expected

process of development of the local economy and

social development in order to ensure sustainable

development of the transport system, and to develop

a system that will meet the requirements of improving

mobility of goods and people and physical access to

markets, jobs and education, as well as other social

and economic needs. One of the main individual

goals of the Transport Strategy of the Federation of

BiH is to attract international transit flows, through

the integration of the infrastructure of the Federation

of BiH into European transport corridors through

Corridor 5c.

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AC INFO · 2/20

Investment in infrastructure,

especially in transport, is

extremely important for

GDP and production, and it is

possible to conclude that a

penny invested in the highway

results in three pennies of

value added.

JP Autoceste FBiH is currently realizing the most

significant investments in construction in the

Federation of BiH. The realization of investments

in the past two years has recorded a significant

growth, so the index of construction realization

increase is over 150% between 2018 and 2019, and

in 2020 the investment cycle of BAM 526 million

has been planned. There are currently eight active

construction sites on the highway on Corridor 5c,

and intensification of works is planned.

The relationship between initial consumption

(e.g., new investment in roads) and the total effects

generated by the initial investment is known as

the multiplier effect of additional consumption

on the economy. The impact that investments in

construction have on the increase of economic activity

and on economic growth is measured through the

production multiplier. According to the value of the

total production multiplier of 2.98, the construction

sector is ranked first among the sectors, which means

that investments in this sector have the greatest effect

on production in other sectors, i.e. total GDP.

Total investments of BAM 100 million in construction

works result in an increase in total production of all

sectors by BAM 298.44 million, out of which

• BAM 100 million direct additional consumption

or investments in the construction sector (direct

or initial effects)

• BAM 121.55 million increase in consumption

of all related sectors - direct and all other

additional suppliers - needed to realize

additional production or investments in the

construction sector (indirect production effects)

• BAM 76.88 million additional production

required to meet the increase in household

consumption (additional income-induced

effects).

In addition to the economic effects that are

directly measurable by the production multiplier,

investments in highways have some other effects

that are equally important, and relate to the area -

the region in which the highway is built.

General benefits

for users

Travel time

savings

Increased safety

Vehicle operating

costs

Economic benefits

for the region

Business expansion

of the region

Business attractiveness

Tourism

As can be seen from the table, the importance

of investment for economic development is not

only in the direct increase in production and

income provided by new capacities. An increase

in investment means an increase in the capital

equipment of labor, which affects the increase in

production, i.e. national income on the supply side.

The traffic-bound region is becoming more attractive

for both business and housing, and in most cases

is experiencing a decline in the unemployment rate,

positive migration, an increase in the number of

companies and an increase in the capacity for tourist

accommodation.

When it comes to the general benefits of highway

construction for users and for the region, the main

benefits are savings in travel time, but also increased

traffic safety. Increased traffic safety has a direct effect

on the economy, because numerous studies have

shown that about approx. 3% of GDP (the example of

Poland) goes to the cost of traffic accidents. Reducing

the cost of accidents is also achieved through the use

of intelligent transport systems.

If we look at the investments that were realized

by JP Autoceste FBiH for 2018 and 2019, and the

investments that are planned in 2020, we can see

that the direct effect on the economy is approx. BAM

800 million. (Graph 1)

Based on these data and the value of the multiplier,

it is possible to calculate the total effect of highway

investments on the economy. (Graph 2)

The effects of investments on the economy (direct,

indirect and induced) from what has been invested

so far in the last two years is approx. 1.3 billion, and

what is planned to be invested this year is more

than BAM 2.3 billion. This means that highway

construction has a direct effect on the amount

2018. 2019. 2020.

invested by increasing the value of production

in construction, an indirect effect by increasing

production in related industries, where suppliers

belong to an industry that has increased production

as well as effects due to increased consumption of

all industries which are indirectly related to the

observed industry, and the induced effect because

the consumption of the population that earns higher

income increases thanks to this investment.

In addition to current investments, it is very important

to emphasize that JP Autoceste of the Federation is

launching a new investment cycle, which is planned

to start the construction of other undeveloped

sections on Corridor 5c. The investment between

the Ovčari Loop and Mostar south Loop is estimated

at approx. 800 million euros, and when it is realized,

an additional 50 km of highway will be built. Also, it

is planned to continue investing and construction on

the northern part of the Corridor 5c highway, and this

investment will be over 300 million euros. The effect

of these investments on the economy will be over 3.3

billion euros and will significantly affect economic

activity, growth, development and employment in

the Federation of BiH.

The entire investment in infrastructure, especially

transport, is extremely important for GDP and

production, and it is possible to conclude that one

brand invested in the highway results in three

brands of added value created in all sectors. In

addition to the positive economic indicators, it

is important to emphasize that the benefit that

the region has from the highway is long-term.

Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, the state, but

also the entire population of the area through which

the highway passes feel numerous benefits through

increased revenues, lower unemployment, better

transport connections and greater development

potential of the region in terms of competitiveness

and accessibility.

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EU SUPPORT

AC INFO · 2/20

EU SUPPORT TO

THE CONSTRUCTION

OF CORRIDOR 5C


So far, the European

Union has provided

more than BAM 300

million in grants

through the Western

Balkans Investment

Framework (WBIF) for

the construction of

highway on Corridor

5c through the FBiH,

complementing EIB

and EBRD loans.

“Continuing to invest in Corridor 5c is a priority that

will ensure modern transport links connecting the

country with the region and the EU for the benefit

of citizens and the economy. Bosnia and Herzegovina

can mobilize resources and technical capacity

to accelerate the work”, said Ambassador Johann

Sattler, at the last high-level meeting on Corridor

5c, attended by relevant state and entity officials and

representatives of the European Investment Bank.

(EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction

and Development (EBRD).


in Bosnia and Herzegovina, requiring significant

financial and human resources. So far, the

European Union has provided more than BAM 300

million in grants through the Western Balkans

Investment Framework (WBIF) for the construction

of the Corridor 5c highway through the FBiH,

complementing EIB and EBRD loans.

Each new kilometer of the highway changes things

for the better and benefits the citizens of BiH - shortens

travel time, increases traffic safety in accordance

with EU standards, reduces the level of air pollution,

achieves better access to smaller cities, improves

BiH tourist routes and improves trade flows between

countries, which has a positive impact on the economy

of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Broadly speaking, the construction of Corridor 5c

is a story about connecting BiH with the region and

the European Union.

The highway construction projects on Corridor 5c

represent an important step towards the integration

of the Western Balkans region within the Connectivity

Agenda launched by the European Union in

2015 and in line with the European Commission's

Strategy for the Western Balkans.

December 9, 2019 is the official date of the

start of works on the penetration of the northern

portal of the Zenica tunnel, on the subsection of

Corridor 5c Ponirak - Vraca.

The event was attended by Director of JP Autoceste

FBiH Adnan Terzić, FBiH Minister of Transport

and Communications Denis Lasić, President of

the FBiH Marinko Čavara, EIB Representative for

BiH Sandrine Friscia, EBRD Office Director in BiH

Manuela Naessl and Head of the EU Delegation

in BiH and EU Special Representative in BiH

Ambassador Johann Sattler.

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EU SUPPORT

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Grant application

overview

Nr.

1

Grant

application

Corridor Vc

(Odžak – Svilaj)

border crossing and

border bridge

Financier

Grant

type INV/

TA

Amount EUR

(without

Bank fee)

EIB/EBRD INV + TA 19.600.761,00

2 Ponirak – Vraca EIB INV + TA 19.000.000,00

3

4

Tunnel Zenic – Donja

Gračanica

Tarčin – entrance to

Tunnel Ivan

EBRD INV + TA 12.062.000,00

EIB INV + TA 11.780.000,00

5 Tunnel Ivan EBRD INV + TA 11.480.000,00

6 Buna – Počitelj EBRD INV + TA 8.789.140,00

7 Poprikuše – Nemila EIB/EBRD INV + TA 41.174.000,00

8

9

Entity border –

Putnikovo brdo –

Medakovo

Medakovo –

Poprikuše

EBRD INV + TA 15.550.000,00

EIB INV + TA 71.240.000,00

Note

Grant agreement signed,

ratified, grant funds withdrawn

Grant agreement signed on December 17 th 2019 and

has been submitted to Parliamentary Assembly

of BiH for the purpose of giving prior consent for

ratification.

The application was approved on the WBIF Steering

Committee meeting. It is planned to sign separate

agreements for the investment and TA component of

the grant in September 2020.


Committee meeting in December 2018. Draft of the

Grant agreement has been agreed on between EIB

and BH. The draft Grant Agreement has been agreed

between the EIB and BiH.

The grant agreement was signed on July 29, 2020

and was sent to the ratification procedure.


Committee meeting in December 2018. It is planned

to sign separate agreements for the investment and

TA component of the grant in September 2020.


Committee meeting in December 2018. It is planned

to sign separate agreements for the investment and

TA component of the grant in September 2020.

The application was approved by the WBIF Steering

Committee in a written procedure in December

2019. The next phase is the preparation of the draft

of Grant Agreement by the Lead IFI.

The application was approved by the WBIF Steering

Committee in a written procedure in December

2019. The next phase is the preparation of the draft

of Grant Agreement by the Lead IFI.

Applied for grant funds in the Fifth Investment

grant call in October 2019. Application is

considered to be premature.

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10

Konjic (Ovčari) –

entrance to Tunnel

Prenj

EIB INV + TA 39.740.000,00

11 Tunnel Prenj EBRD INV + TA 52.588.000,00

12

13

14

15

16

17

Exit form tunnel

Prenj – Mostar

north

Mostar

South – Tunnel

Kvanj

Tunnel

Kvanj – Buna

Subsection

Tarčin – Konjic 2:

Ivan – Ovčari

Konjic (Ovčari) –

entrance to tunnel

Prenj

Exit from tunnel

Prenj (Salakovac) –

Mostar north

18 Počitelj – Zvirovići EIB

Legend:

Fund approved and withdrawn

EIB INV + TA 35.340.000,00

EBRD INV + TA 18.390.000,00

EIB INV + TA 20.671.580,00

EBRD TA Design 2.512.500,00

EIB/EBRD TA Design 3.051.180,00

EBRD TA Design 3.893.500,00

TA –

Supervision

5.000.000,00

Grant approved, signing of grant agreement and ratification in progress

Applied for grant, procedure to be continued

Technical assistance grants











grant call in October 2019.

Official information on the status of the application

will be known in December.


grant call in October 2019. The application was

positively evaluated by the WBIF Board of Directors

in June. Official information on the status of the

application will be known in December.

Application has been approved. As a result of this

Grant JP Autoceste should receive and set of studies

and designs.



and designs.



and designs.

The application has been adopted. EIB submitted a

draft of Grant Agreement to Ministry of Finance and

Treasury of BiH.


Did you know that 43%

of vehicles

AC INFO · 2/20

on the highway use ACC

Be part of the team, use

service?

ACC!


Buy an ACC and collect

the additional bonus!

BENEFITS

• Saving money, 20% bonus on each top- up of funds

• Top-up without coming to the toll booth

• Saving time, drive without stopping and waiting in lines

• User account control via web portal

• More TAG devices on one account

HOW TO BECOME A USER?

• By buying the ACC TAG device at all

• toll booths 24/7

For more information visit www.jpautoceste.ba

or contact us on 080 02 03 06, free info phone number 24/7

help.desk@jpautoceste.ba; acc@jpautoceste.ba

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ACC BENEFITS

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NEW

BENEFITS

FOR 1500

ACC USERS!

JP Autoceste FBiH

and Mastercard signed

an agreement on joint

business cooperation

This year, JP Autoceste FBiH and Mastercard Europe

signed a Joint Business Cooperation Agreement,

which will bring new benefits to the users

of electronic toll collection.

With this partnership, Mastercard will give away

1500 ACC TAG devices to the users of its payment

cards, regardless of the issuing bank.

All activities for the implementation of this agreement

are organized and implemented by the Sector

for Management and Maintenance.

The first 1500 users from the beginning of the

action who make the initial top-up of 50.00 KM

with a Mastercard card will receive an ACC TAG

device free of charge.

Mastercard will pay for the devices in advance to

JP Autoceste FBiH.

Taking into account that JP Autoceste FBiH already

provides a benefit for ACC service users in the

form of an additional bonus of 20% on the paid

amount, with this action the user will have a total

of BAM 60.00 on his/ her account for a top-up of

BAM 50.00 in addition to the free ACC TAG device.

In addition, Mastercard will install POS terminal

brackets on all toll booths on the outside to make

card payment easier for the users of highway.

The special sale of ACC TAG devices is planned

for the second half of this year.

More information will be published on the company's

website and social networks, and the action

will be announced by distributing promotional

flyers.


The first 1500 users from the beginning of the action

who make the initial top-up of BAM 50.00 with a Mastercard card

will receive an ACC TAG device for free!

38 Photography author: Petra Pavica Stojić

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QUICK TALK

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During the

corona virus

pandemic,

toll collection

functioned

smoothly

In a conversation with Marin Jelčić, Executive

Director of the Management and Maintenance

Sector, we will present the work of the sector he been

managing in the past period, with special reference

to the organization of work in the sector during the

corona virus pandemic.

Mr. Jelčić, what measures of protection for users and

employees on the highway, primarily on tolls, were

taken during the corona virus pandemic?

During the corona virus pandemic, measures were

taken to protect A1 highway users, as well as all

employees of the JP Autoceste FBiH. The measures

consisted of the mandatory use of protective

equipment, masks and disposable gloves in direct

contact with users. Sufficient disinfectants are

provided to disinfect hands and work areas, floors

and objects that are exposed to multiple people. Selfprotection

measures are still in place.

Were all sections passable during the pandemic?

How did the toll collection system work?

During the corona virus pandemic, toll collection

functioned smoothly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

All sections of the highway were passable, traffic flowed

without interference, but with a reduced flow of vehicles

due to the obligation to follow the recommendations

and orders of the competent authorities.

As part of our efforts to limit the possibility of

transmitting the infection by paying tolls in cash and

cards, we assume that highway users have made

greater use of contactless payment via ACC Tag device.

Can you give us more precise data on how many users

of electronic toll collection we have?

The benefits of electronic toll collection were

especially pronounced in the extraordinary

circumstances caused by the corona virus

pandemic, where it was necessary to keep contacts

to a minimum.

The prepaid billing system and the option of

replenishing the invoice without coming to the toll

booth were also used by our users who normally

replenish their cash at the toll booth. In this way, they

protected their own and the health of our employees.

The prepaid billing system was introduced in early

2019, it was further promoted by our ACC Tag device,

whose sales are constantly growing, over 500 ACC

Tag devices on a monthly basis. Electronic toll

collection currently numbers about 48,300 ACC Tag

devices distributed to about 15,000 users.

Continuous maintenance and protection preserve

the use value of the highway. Can you single out

the significant measures and actions that your

Sector does during the year, in order to maintain the

passability and technical correctness of the highway

and traffic safety on it?

Achieving and maintaining a high level of service, as

well as the use value of the highway, is possible only

with continuous maintenance, i.e. with constant

work and investment.

The main activity that is carried out throughout the

year is regular maintenance, and maintenance in

the winter. Through regular maintenance, daily

inspections of the condition of traffic and highway

equipment are performed, three times a day. Road and

road belt cleaning, as well as maintenance and repairs

on highway equipment, and horizontal and vertical

signalization on the highway are among the most

important activities of regular maintenance. In addition

to the above, a special task is winter maintenance or

maintenance of passability of the highway in winter

conditions, which means preventing ice and cleaning

snow from the pavement of the highway and all driving

surfaces at rest areas, toll booths and access roads.

Mr. Jelčić, can you tell us what significant works on

the maintenance of the highway were done in the

previous period?

During the previous year, the pavement structure on

the section Podlugovi - Sarajevo north was repaired,

in the length of about 5 km, on one lane (direction

Podlugovi - Sarajevo north). The works included the

replacement of the wearing layer of asphalt on the full

length of the said section, and the repair of damage

in the deeper layers of the pavement structure, in

places where it was necessary, i.e. where the damage

was recorded. After the completion of works on

this part, the preparation of project documentation

and preparation for the next phase of works is in

progress.

Landslide remediation has been completed at the

Ban Brdo and Vlakovo sites on the Sarajevo Zapad

- Lepenica section, and at the Treševina site, on

the Butila - Sarajevo Zapad section. Instability

on slopes occurred at the mentioned localities. In

order to prevent negative consequences for traffic

safety on the highway, and to ensure lasting

stability, remediation works were performed,

which included the removal of unstable material,

and the construction of stone backfill, installation

of geotechnical anchors and other supporting

structures, and construction of drainage channels

and repair of system damage. drainage.

The reduced flow of vehicles (PGDP) on the highway

during the corona virus pandemic favored the

execution of works on the replacement of transitional

devices on three bridges, the installation of shock

absorbers and the execution of works on the regular

annual tunnel service.

In April, in the 1. Mart tunnel, on the section of the

highway Zenica south - Kakanj, a fire simulation and

verification of fire algorithms was performed. Can you

tell us more?

This is the first time since the 1. Mart tunnel

opened that we had both tunnel pipes closed and

the opportunity to test fire scenarios. The company

that maintains the system was asked to implement

fire algorithms in the tunnel in order to test them,

i.e. so that the employees of the Traffic Maintenance

and Control Center (COKP) from Drivuša and the

professional fire brigade of JP Autoceste FBiH go

through a scenario showing the real situation in case

of fire in the tunnel and were ready to act quickly

and rescue people and equipment in the event of a

fire. The testing lasted for three hours and on that

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PASSIVE SAFETY

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SAFETY ELEMENT

ENHANCEMENTS ON

A1 HIGHWAY


Photography authors: Muamer Suljević

Road safety is a global problem and one of the

biggest challenges of modern society. Despite the

constant technological development in the field of

vehicle production and road infrastructure and the

investment of the population in the purchase of new

vehicles, we are witnessing daily traffic accidents

that result in death or serious injuries to road users.

According to statistics, more than 3,000 people are

killed in traffic accidents every day on the roads

around the world, of which 500 are children. So,

every 6 seconds someone dies or becomes disabled

on the roads, while every 3 minutes one child dies.

Also, according to the World Health Organization

(WHO), about 1.2 million people die every year in the

world as a result of traffic accidents, of which more

than 70% (about 850,000 people) are people under

45 years of age. On that occasion, it was especially

emphasized that traffic accidents are the ninth

leading cause of health disorders, disabilities and

human deaths in the world.

The best measure for increasing road safety was

the construction of quality road infrastructure,

primarily modern roads, motorways and highways.

Highways are modern roads of the highest level

of service, intended exclusively for motor vehicle

traffic, which with their equipment and structural

elements ensure fast, safe and comfortable travel.

Although highways are built as safe roads, they,

as well as other roads, have traffic accidents due to

high and often unadjusted speed. In order to take

measures to mitigate the consequences of traffic

accidents, road safety is becoming a global policy

of all European countries. Within the EU, a number

of documents have been adopted in the last 12 years

aimed at raising the level of road safety.

As important as it is to incorporate safety standards

when designing and building a highway, it is also

important to maintain the required level of safety

and manage the highway. It is through a detailed

analysis of the data on traffic accidents, and the

identification of shortcomings that could lead to a

decrease in the level of safety of traffic participants,

that traffic safety on the highway will be best

managed.

JP Autoceste FBiH pays special attention to traffic

safety on the A1 highway. Based on the analysis

of highway safety, the Traffic Management,

Supervision and Safety Service implements various

measures, and since 2014, the first Center for Traffic

Management and Control in BiH has been put into

operation, where operators monitor and manage

traffic on the highway 24 hours a day.

SHOCK ABSORBERS - EQUIPMENT

WHICH WE HAVE IMPROVED

PASSIVE SAFETY WITH ON A1

The safety analysis determined the most common

causes and consequences of traffic accidents on the

A1 highway, as well as certain missing elements of

traffic-technical equipment, the implementation of

which we have improved the level of traffic safety

for users of the A1 highway.

Precisely for the purpose of raising the level of traffic

safety on the highway and passive safety of highway

users through vehicle restraint systems, several

dangerous places on the highway were secured

with appropriate impact mitigation systems. In

some places on the A1 highway, the installation of

shock absorbers and ends of the safety fence with a

mitigating effect has been implemented in order to

protect potentially risky places.

SHOCK ABSORBERS – they are

intended to reduce the consequences

of an impact on a passenger, vehicle

or building.

Highways are the safest and most

comfortable roads. Driving on the

highway is not exclusively a matter

of a well-designed and built road.

The human factor is significant and

special attention should be paid to

driving planning, speed adjustment

in different circumstances, effective

observation of the situation around

the vehicle, traffic signs, road signs

and warning signs.

Examples of installed shock absorbers and ends of

safety fences with a mitigating effect.

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MONITORING AND SAFETY

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DUE TO MANPOWER AND

TECHNOLOGY, THE RESPONSE

TIME TO AN INCIDENT IS

WITHIN 1 MINUTE

Traffic Maintenance and Control Center in Drivuša

The first Traffic Maintenance and Control Center

(COKP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina was opened

in 2014 in Drivuša on the section Zenica South -

Lašva. It houses the maintenance, supervision

and management units on the A1 highway. COKP

monitors the safety and comfort of traveling on the

A1 highway, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In the period from the opening of the COKP until today,

about 2728 incident situations have been recorded

early. According to statistics, the most common

incidents are: stopping vehicles on the highway, a

traffic accident and a foreign object on the road.

In their everyday work, COKP employees use modern

and sophisticated systems that ensure the flow of

information from the highway in real time. Most

equipment is based on IP technologies. Signals are

transmitted from various devices to the COKP via

optical fibers, which enables high transmission

speeds, which means that information on the

condition of tunnels and on the highway is obtained

in the shortest possible time. Taking into account

the experienced and trained operators of the center,

the reaction time to a particular incident is within

one minute.

The most complex incident that can happen on a

highway is fire. Most of the equipment in the tunnel

is in the function of minimizing the consequences

of fires in terms of saving human lives, protecting

the facility itself and preserving the environment.

To date, a minor fire has occurred on the A1 highway

in the 1. Mart tunnel, which was extinguished in the

initial phase.

In the period from the opening of

the COKP until today, about 2728

incident situations have been

recorded. According to statistics,

the most common incidents are:

stopping vehicles on the highway,

a traffic accident and a foreign

object on the road.

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The chart shows the number of incidents per year,

which shows that the largest number of incidents on

the Lašva - Sarajevo north section. This section was

built before 2014 and at the time of construction there

was no obligation to implement ITS. In addition, the

section was built parallel to the Bosna River, and a

significant number of days a year are under fog. Work

on the implementation of ITS on the Lašva - Sarajevo

north section began in June 2020, and it is expected

that at the beginning of next year all built kilometers

of the highway will be under the management and

supervision system, which will certainly contribute

to increasing traffic safety on the A1 highway.

The European Commission's 2004 Directive on

minimum safety requirements for tunnels in the

trans-European network, according to which our

tunnels are built, defined which systems, devices

and equipment tunnels longer than 500 meters must

have in order to be safe.

Of the existing kilometers of the highway in

operation, 10% are tunnels, and their share will

increase with the further construction of the

highway on Corridor 5c. It is the implementation

of the requirements of Directive 2004/54 / EC that

guarantees a high level of safety in tunnels that are


Legend: Number of incidents per year Total by sections:

Tunnel, March 1

Sarajevo Bypass

Incidents per year:

2014/430

2015/283

2016/298

2017/410

2018/407

2019/749

2020/151

TOTAL: 2728

300

250

200

150

100

50

10

2014

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

740

693

752

535

8

2728

considered to be particularly dangerous structures

on highways.

Traffic on all sections of the highway is monitored

and managed through variable signalization,

namely: traffic flow in tunnels, ventilation, LED

lighting, coordination of any accidents or incidents,

all in cooperation with the police, fire and other

emergency services in case needs.

The Center also monitors and manages other systems

implemented on motorways and tunnels, such as:

video monitoring, traffic information, electricity, fire

alarm, hydrant, telephone call, SOS system, radio

diffusion system in the tunnel...

Within the COKP, there are other facilities necessary

for highway the management and maintenance:

the administrative building for safety control,

workshops, gas station, car wash, garages for fire

trucks and cargo vehicles, saltworks, parking and

other ancillary facilities.

In addition to the COKP on Drivuša, the COKP was

built in Zvirići, on the Zvirovići- Bijača section.

Functionally, this COKP has all the same facilities

as the COKP Drivuša, only it is much larger in space,

with more accommodation capacity for vehicles and

equipment, as well as for people.

COKP Zvirići has not yet received its full function

given that the section it monitors is only 10 km

long and is still not managed from this location.

It is realistic to expect that with the construction

of the highway in the south of the country, COKP

Zvirići will be equipped and 24-hour supervision

and management will be established.

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CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGIES

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BRIDGES, TUNNELS AND THE

HIGHWAY ON CORRIDOR 5C

BUILT IN A WISE WAY USING

BIM TECHNOLOGY

Simulation

Construction

Elements

of BIM

Designing


Visualization

Documentation

BIM is a set of

technologies, procedures

and rules that allows

multiple participants

to collaborate in the

design, construction

and management of

a building in a virtual

space.

The construction of the Pan-European Corridor 5c

will significantly shorten the travel time from Budapest

to southern Dalmatia. Due to the complicated

topography, numerous tunnels and bridges are being

built on the 335 km long route through Bosnia

and Herzegovina.

The process of digitization and general informatization

is present in all spheres of our lives and is

bringing about many changes from traditional approaches

to problem solving with tremendous speed.

With the introduction of BIM technology in construction,

many processes in all phases of construction

and maintenance of facilities are accelerated, which

consequently brings savings in various resources. In

part, the consequence of the introduction of the BIM

methodology in the construction industry is actually

a broader initiative, known as Industry 4.0. It is an

idea to use information technology to connect the

real world with the virtual.

The data show that BIM technology increases the

company's productivity and efficiency up to 30%.

They also state that it saves valuable time and resources

because any design errors can be detected

long before construction begins.

For all highway construction projects on Corridor

5c that have been announced through international

procurement since 2016, JP Autoceste FBiH in the

tender documentation have an item that the projects

must be designed using BIM technology.

What is BIM technology?

BIM (Building Information Model/ Modeling/

Management) is a set of technologies, procedures and

rules that allows multiple participants to collaborate

in the design, construction and management of a

building in a virtual space.

Highway design is a demanding process that takes

place in stages during which technical decisions

need to be made founded on the right information

and facts based on precise numerical data. BIM

enables design with three-dimensional visualization

of space, careful planning of work dynamics and

monitoring of project development through all

phases, thus providing the possibility of complete

control of a complex construction site. The focus is

not on isolated solutions, but on a comprehensive

network of connected systems and applications,

which communicate with each other, so to speak.

Important processes, which have so far been lengthy

and partly error-prone, can thus be significantly

streamlined while at the same time being made

precise and transparent - including documentation.

By applying BIM design tools every detail can be

carefully planned, built and analyzed in advance,

to minimize risks. Bridges, tunnels, highways can

be built in a quality way using BIM technology.

Modern modeling is a link from the project, through

construction planning to optimizing the needs of

construction machinery on the construction site.

BIM, with its capabilities, also enables the rapid

development of several variant solutions, which

enables analysis on the finished model and provides

decision-making power. Also, as part of the design,

civil engineers can conduct simulations and

analyzes and based on them optimize the project

in terms of approach to construction, sustainability,

road safety and the like.

In addition to the third spatial dimension, BIM

introduces additional dimensions into projects: time,

costs, sustainability and energy consumption, and

facility management and maintenance. It also improves

the circular economy, i.e. reduces waste to zero.

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In the classical,

non-digitalized mode

of operation, it was

assumed that the data

between the previous

and the next phase

are partially lost both

quantitatively and in

quality.

Data is gold

There is no doubt that architectural and construction

engineering is transitioning slowly from paper to

digital forms of delivery.

If we observe the situation with the data within

the construction project and the very origin of the

construction object, we can divide the construction

project into individual life cycles. Roughly speaking,

these cycles can be defined as planning, design,

construction, maintenance and management.

In the classical, non-digitalized mode of operation,

it was understood that the data between the previous

and the next phase were partially lost both

quantitatively and in quality. The consequence is

always new efforts to obtain missing data, which is

a waste of time and money. The basic idea of data

control is that instead of a dispersive data structure,

a centralized database is created.

It is important to understand that the data that we

create and use during the life cycle of the construction

object is our great wealth. For this, we need

the appropriate information support with which we

will effectively create data, manage it and finally

archive it. Only in this way will digitalization bring

us the expected benefits, such as cost management,

better supervision over the execution of projects and

higher quality of construction works, which consequently

means more sustainable facilities and lower

maintenance costs.

Added value with

a virtual tour

Another significant step towards safer and more

efficient construction sites is the visualization of

construction processes. To create a true experience

of the building, a render of a virtual object or route

is created. The result: one can move freely through

the formwork model with the aim of obtaining

a comprehensive overview of the building and a

better understanding of the project solution - the

progress of work in the construction phase. JP Autoceste

FBiH distributes it as an online version via

a link on its website and social networks for the

general public.

The most common

advantages of BIM

3D visualization is the most common use of

BIM models to create realistic visualizations

of a projected object.

Change management. Because data is stored

in one central location in the BIM model,

any changes to the project are automatically

updated in each view, which helps speeding

up the documentation but also ensures strict

quality control by automatically coordinating

different views.

Object simulation. BIM models do not only

contain architectural data. Information

regarding other engineering professions,

energy performance and other characteristics

can be easily and accurately simulated

long before the construction of the facility itself.

Data management. BIM also contains

information that is not visually presented: lists,

schemes, bill of quantities and estimate that

allows us to see the costs and budget of the

project at any time during the development of

the project.

The biggest advantage of BIM highway

de si gn is a higher quality project and incre

ased efficiency and productivity.

The entire planning of the construction project

is realized using the BIM method, which

enables the coordination of inform ation during

all phases of the project. In this way, BIM not

only ensures a unified understanding of the

project by all parti cipants, but also enables

transparent knowledge exchange and more

reliable real-time information transfer, as well

as optimal project management and avoidance

of possible errors and collisions in the project.

To create a true building

experience, a render of a

virtual object or route is

created


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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Environmental protection

CONSTRUCTION

WASTE MANAGEMENT

DURING CONSTRUCTION

OF CORRIDOR 5


JP Autoceste FBiH have

the appropriate capacity

and resources to manage

environmental protection and

risks to health and safety

at work because it fully

implements the mitigation

measures provided for

in Environmental Impact

Studies

The construction of road infrastructure in any case

means a change and interruption of established

natural or cultural flows, and represents a major

intervention in the environment with long-term

consequences. The success of each solution in order to

protect the environment includes a complete analysis

and definition of all categories of negative impacts. In

this sense, the obligation to define negative impacts in

relation to the basic natural factors: climate, water, air,

soil, flora, fauna, landscape, which, viewed through the

prism of ecosystem theory, represent a fully regulated

and self-regulating mechanism. All processes within

the elements of this complex system take place on the

basis of dependence on each other, whether they are

organic or inorganic elements, in which sense each

plant and technological process, with its specific

characteristics in certain circumstances can lead to

disruption of mutual relations.

Infrastructure corridors always, without exception,

disrupt the harmony and integrity of the landscape

as they pass through large areas. The greatest

negative impacts on the environment occur during

the construction of the highway, but they are mostly

limited in time and space.

One of the first steps in the process of preparing the

construction of road infrastructure in all countries

that are signatories to international conventions

on environmental protection is the preparation

of a study on the impact of new infrastructure

construction on the environment. Environmental

and Ecology Impact Studies are often combined

with social impact, and recently there has been a

trend of issues of general impact on sustainable

development, which integrates all these issues into

one approach.

The Environmental Impact Study is a basic and

comprehensive document in which all expected

environmental impacts are prescribed in detail, as

well as all measures, recommendations and advice

on how to prevent these impacts completely or keep

them within the allowed (recommended) limits.

JP Autoceste FBiH has the appropriate capacity

and resources to manage environmental protection

and risks to health and safety at work because it

fully implements the mitigation measures provided

in environmental impact studies, permits and

environmental and social action plan.

Construction waste

management plan

The construction of new roads implies the excavation

of large quantities of inert (earth) waste, which needs

to be adequately disposed of. In addition to inert

and construction waste, the production of municipal

waste is increasing due to the movement and stay of

workers on the construction site.

The problem that occurs with large amounts of construction

waste is its improper disposal, which impairs

the quality of the environment in which we live.

Construction waste is one of the priority wastes,

which means that this type of waste should be given

special attention and measures for recycling or reuse.

Waste management means a system of activities and

actions related to waste, including waste prevention,

reduction of waste and its hazardous characteristics,

waste treatment, planning and supervision of

waste management activities and processes, waste

transport, establishment, operation, closure and

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maintenance of treatment facilities waste after

closure and monitoring, counseling and training

related to waste management activities and activities.

The basic principle that should be adhered to in waste

management is that the amount of disposed waste

should be minimal, and that everything that can be

used should be used for useful purposes. Of course,

waste avoidance comes first, but it is inevitable in

most cases.

Construction waste management planning starts

as early as possible in the construction preparation

process, i.e. already in the design phase. Then the

possibilities for waste reduction can be identified and

a bill of quantities and an estimate can be prepared,

which will also take into account waste disposal.

Management of construction waste generated

during the execution of works must be planned in

the phase of obtaining urban planning consent and

construction permit.

The main goals of construction waste

management are:

• Minimization and prevention of construction

waste.

• Separation of construction waste at the place of

generation and collection, including packaging

construction waste.

• Reuse and/ or recycling of construction waste.

• Use of excavated material and crushed material

as fillers, etc.

• Disposal of construction waste in construction

waste landfills - quarries, landfills, landfills of

inert waste within regional landfills or specially

established landfills, or planned disposal of inert

material in temporary landfills along the routes

of roads under construction, disposal at sanitary

landfills for daily cover, etc.

• Reduction of permitted quantities of construction

waste that is disposed of in regulated landfills.

• Separation and special disposal of all types

of construction waste that contain hazardous

substances.

• Special introduction of activities on collection and

disposal of materials containing asbestos, PCBs,

mercury and other hazardous substances, and

their disposal in accordance with legal acts for

the disposal of hazardous waste

• Construction waste is waste generated during

construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation,

maintenance and removal of existing buildings,

and waste generated from excavated material,

which cannot be used without prior examination

for the construction of the building for which it

was created.

Construction waste includes:

• earth, sand, gravel, clay, loam, stone as a result

of earthworks and excavation;

• bitumen (asphalt), or cement-bound material,

sand, gravel, crushed stone as a result of the

construction of civil engineering structures;

• concrete, brick, mortar, gypsum, aerated concrete,

natural stone as a consequence of the construction

of buildings;

• wood, plastic, paper, cardboard, metal, cables,

paint, varnish and other mixed waste on the

construction site as a result of other construction

operations.

The Contractors on Corridor 5c are obliged by the

Agreement to follow the practices of good ecological

construction during all construction activities and to

minimize damage to vegetation, land, groundwater,

surface water, landscape and disruption of

settlements and local communications.

The Contractor is obliged to prepare Construction

Waste Management Plan for the appropriate section

according to the legislation of the Federation of

BiH in the field of environment from the aspect of

waste management, and in accordance with the

recommendations arrange temporary construction

material dumps, space for rinsing concrete pumps

and mixers by purification.

The Construction Waste Management Plan includes a

snapshot of the current state of the source, quantity,

collection, transportation, reuse, recycling and

disposal of construction waste.

JP Autoceste FBiH require from its Contractors works

to monitor relevant environmental parameters

that are affected by construction works (e.g. dust

emissions, noise level, water quality, habitat losses,

erosion). During the period of use, JP Autoceste

FBiH regularly monitors air emissions, noise level,

quality of discharged wastewater, land pollution and

crossings for animals.

Construction Waste

Management Plan includes a

snapshot of present- current

source status, quantity,

collection, transport, reuse,

recycling and disposal of

construction waste

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GDPR: The General

Data Protection

Regulation entered

into force

General

Data

Protection

Regulation


Given the rapid technological development and new

ways of data processing, there is a need for reform of

the European Union for personal data protection. The

main problem that arose in the previous period was

that the directives were limited and there was a possibility

for each of the members of the union to draft

its own law on personal data protection. With the

adoption of the Regulation, the new law on personal

data protection became binding on all Member States.

The new law gives users more control over the use of

their data and creates trust and legal certainty, and

the rights of data subjects and the obligations of those

who process personal data have been strengthened.

The Regulation also regulates the possibility of imposing

penalties by personal data protection bodies.

This Regulation provides citizens with easier access

to their data and they can be easily informed about

the purpose for which their data is used, and introduces

the provision "right to forget" which allows an

individual to ask companies to delete their data when

they do not want to they are processed.

The new provision also applies to companies, but

not to the same extent, and the main criterion is the

size and type of data collected and the way they are

used. Companies that collect large amounts of data

need to determine exactly what data they need and

how to protect it.

The Data Protection Regulation also applies to all

countries outside the European Union that use European

citizens' data or sell goods or services to them.

If the data controller based in the EU has business

branches in BiH or in any way provides

services to citizens in BiH, then these regulations

will apply to the citizens of BiH.

The Regulation also regulates financial sanctions

against data controllers. The maximum penalty for

violating the rules of the Regulation is EUR 20 million,

i.e. four percent of the total annual turnover of

the business entity for the previous financial year,

whichever is higher. Until the harmonization of the

Law with the existing Regulation, the penal provisions

of the existing Law on Personal Data Protection

shall apply in Bosnia and Herzegovina.,

JP Autoceste FBiH collects personal data of individuals

due to:

• different legal obligations - we purchase and

send data via various paper and digital forms to

various institutions of the State Administration

in order to report, deregister or change the status

and rights of employees, investigative actions

and court proceedings.

• various contractual obligations - we send data

to the client and/ or creditors during the procurement

process and during the execution of

works on the contracted works.

• our internal processes – with which we want to

achieve better work efficiency, cost-effectiveness

of the project and prevent the alienation of fixed

assets, materials, small inventory and the like.

The basic principles that JP Autoceste FBiH adheres

to when processing personal data are:

• legality, fairness and transparency - JPAC will

process personal data of respondents in accordance

with applicable regulations and covering

all rights of respondents;

• purpose limitation - personal data must be collected

for specific, explicit and lawful purposes

and may not be further processed in a way that

is inconsistent with those purposes;

• reduction of the amount of data - JPAC collects

and processes personal data in a way that this

data is appropriate, relevant and limited to

what is necessary in relation to the purposes

for which it is processed

• accuracy and timeliness - JPAC ensures that

data is accurate and will take all reasonable

measures to ensure that personal data that is

inaccurate, taking into account the purposes for

which they are processed, deleted or corrected

without delay;

• retention restriction - personal data of respondents

are kept in a form that allows identification

of respondents only for as long as necessary for

the purpose for which personal data is processed,

and further if there is a legitimate interest;

• integrity and confidentiality - JPAC collects

and processes data in a manner that ensures

adequate security of personal data, including

protection against unauthorized or unlawful

processing and against accidental loss, destruction

or damage through the application of appropriate

technical or organization measures.

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that most websites store

on devices that users access the internet to identify

individual devices that users use during access.

Their storage is under the complete control of the

user's browser - which can enable or disable the

storage of cookies. Cookies are not harmful and are

always limited in time.

Website of JP Autoceste FBiH d.o.o. Mostar (www.

jpautoceste.ba) collects two types of cookies:

• Mandatory cookies in order to accomplish the

task of smooth operation of the website

• Statistical cookies that allow you to track website

traffic statistics, and your data (internet protocol

address, cookie identifiers) are used to set

up ads when you revisit the page The server on

which this website is located is protected with

all types of protection to ensure data privacy

and security.

By disabling cookies, you decide whether to allow

cookies to be stored on your computer. Cookie settings

can be controlled and configured in your internet

browser. By disabling cookies, there is a possibility

that you will not be able to use some of the functionalities

of our website.

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IT Service

DIGITALIZATION OF

BUSINESS PROCESSES IS

A KEY ADVANTAGE OF

STRONG COMPANIES


Information technologies permeate every segment

of modern business, and even private life. In today's

constellation of human needs, it is impossible to imagine

life without IT. We read the news on mobile devices,

follow documents at work, exchange e-mails, and

even entertain messages. We use service information,

at home, in cars, don’t we? Moreover, we deeply believe

that in the near future, even traditional industries

must "unite" in order to maximize productivity.

Similarly, the IT service of JP Autoceste FBiH also

works- it helps all business processes to be accelerated,

technically supported and timely upgraded

so as to allow maximum versatility, mobility and

situational awareness of employees. IT service in JP

Autoceste FBiH is an ancillary service of the Administration

Cabinet, but its functioning involves virtually

all sectors: in addition to services in charge of organizing

the work of the Company, support is provided

to the Legal Affairs Sector through DMS, Sector for

Economic and Financial Affairs through ERP implementation,

Sector for management and maintenance

through projects to support the toll collection and

management system, and the Sector for design and

construction in the form of support for GIS/ BIM, DMS

for construction purposes.

During the construction of the first kilometers of the

highway, while the capacities of the Company were

rapidly expanding in professional and organizational

terms, the IT service made a significant contribution

to the analysis, implementation, maintenance and

subsequent integration of various services. We are

impressed by the international awards for the best

project in the public sector by IDC for 2014, the Oracle

Excellence Award for 2018, and many others. We are

proud of the fact that the concept of ITS over IP is an

innovation initiated by the merits of the IT service,

back in 2012, and today it is a "de facto" standard in

the world. We are pioneers of innovation and intend

to continue to do so.

The success of these dimensions, with these available

capacities, cannot be achieved if that work is not what

someone likes. In the IT service, we all consider our

work fun, although not all tasks are always easy and

fun. Informal and relaxed approach among colleagues,

in order to achieve top results in the most extreme

of speech and complex technical tasks is done by

a team of people with high professional ethics:

• Mubera Podžić Özbay, BSc in Geodesy, systematic

and especially active in the GIS implementation

project in the Company.

• Adis Ćorović, BSc in Electrical Engineering, family-

oriented and entrepreneurial colleague, majoring

in Cloud technology and information systems

security. He is considered a software "guru" ready

to solve complex problems on his own and thus

make multiple savings.

• Adnan Beglerović, MSc in Traffic Sciences, the youngest

and objectively the most valuable, enjoys

special respect as a zealous colleague among all

employees of the Company. He is known as a person

ready to help everyone to solve the problem.

He does miracles from saving on infrastructure,

he makes sure that "all the lights are there and

on". DMS and GIS are projects that he diligently

preserves and maintaines.

• Adnan Strojil, BSc in Electrical Engineering, is a

little bit everywhere. He is versatile, and uses his

skills mostly in the integration of various systems,

the creator of numerous ideas that are implemented

in the Company.

• Mirnes Fazlić, BSc in Electrical Engineering, has

been in the IT service for the longest time, and

is objectively one of the founders of all services,

carefully planned and implemented, and whose

merits go far beyond anything by systematizing

the measurable. He successfully formed the first

traffic control center in BiH.

• Nihad Hamzić, BSc in Electrical Engineering,

known for his optimization procedures, impeccable

technical specifications and unusual sense of

humor. He is extremely precise and superbly covers,

documents and maintains complex systems

of serious capacities.

• Riad Pajić, BSc in Information Technology, zealous

and of high quality, takes care of data security and

privacy at the level of the highest professionals,

gives serious support to IT capacities in the office

in Mostar. He is known for being constructive in

solving problems in every segment of his work.

With the proposed projects, the IT service has the

imperative of continuous monitoring of IT achievements,

long-term preservation of investments and

timely migration from unprofitable solutions, and

solutions whose maintenance has become meaningless.

Most systems are too migratory to the Cloud

environment. With minimal CAPEX, enabling versatile

and resilient growth without technological constraints,

the systems set up in this way represent a

flagship recognized by numerous world authorities.

From ERP, DMS, GIS / BIM platform, access control

and time attendance, authorization repository, and

even call centers, all systems converge with Cloud

solutions of high reliability and availability. The

functional benefit is reflected in the exceptional agility

of the service, that even during the COVID-19

pandemic, in a record short time, uninterrupted

work from home was enabled to all employees, in a

technical way there were no restrictions: DMS worked

flawlessly, ERP, the phone redirects are done

instantly, based on real needs. The teleconferencing

tools of the central authorization repository have

been used extensively. Moreover, the acquired and

trouble-catalyzed practice of employees continued

after the pandemic, thus opening up completely new

job opportunities.

Guided by this experience, the IT service does

not intend to stop. We are introducing new technologies

that should provide additional benefits

for employees, greater comfort, but also technical

prerequisites for the execution of complex business

processes. The implementation of the VDI solution

is underway, as well as numerous other projects.

Cloud remains one of the more important focuses

of most services managed by the IT service. These

are technically very complex services that require

expertise and capacities that are not easy to have

today. Notwithstanding all these obstacles, the IT

service will have as its imperative the provision of

services of the highest rank. Such services require

a special effort, and in this regard require patience,

cooperation and continuous coordination of the entire

team, without which the success of the IT service

in JP Autoceste FBiH would not make much sense.

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INVESTMENT IN CORRIDOR

5C IS A PRIORITY THAT

PROVIDE MODERN TRAFFIC

CONNECTIONS

Organized by Johann Sattler, Head of the European

Union Delegation in BiH and EU Special Representative,

a high-level meeting about Corridor 5c was organized in

Sarajevo, attended by relevant state and entity officials

and representatives of the European Investment Bank

(EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development (EBRD).


As pointed out, Corridor 5c is the most ambitious

investment program in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which

requires significant financial and human resources. So

far, the European Union has provided more than 200

million euros in grants through the Western Balkans

Investment Framework (WBIF) for the construction

of 11 highway subsections on Corridor 5c in BiH,

complementing EIB and EBRD loans.

Continuing to invest in Corridor 5c is a priority that will

ensure modern transport connections connect country

with the region and the EU for the benefit of citizens and

the economy. Bosnia and Herzegovina can mobilize

resources and technical capacity to accelerate work.

JP Autoceste FBiH has launched a new investment cycle

worth 1.68 billion euros.

WORKING VISIT OF THE

DELEGATION OF JP AUTOCESTE

FBIH TO HRVATSKE AUTOCESTE

The delegation of JP Autoceste FBiH was in a working

visit to Hrvatske autoceste. Given that these two

companies have the same scope of activities, the aim

of the visit was to exchange specific knowledge and

experiences with colleagues from Hrvatske autoceste.

On behalf of the hosts of the meeting, Boris Huzjan,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hrvatske

autoceste, addressed the audience and introduced

the delegation to the activities currently undertaken

by the company on the construction of Corridor 5c, the

part that passes through Croatia, as well as with the

work being done on the construction of the bridge over

Svilaj, a bridge that will be the link between Bosnia and

Herzegovina and Croatia on the Corridor.

On behalf of the delegation of JP Autoceste FBiH, thanks

for the reception and useful information received for

further work, said Mia Glamuzina, the Advisor to the

Director of the Company.

AUTOCESTE FBIH AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

FOR SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

The signing ceremony of an agreement and the

awarding of scholarships by the Public Company

Autoceste FBiH for full-time undergraduate and

graduate students was held in the premises of the

Operational Office in Sarajevo. Scholarships of JP

Autoceste FBiH encourage and reward the excellence of

the best students, especially in the areas of vocational

faculties close to the activities of the Company.

Based on the Rulebook on awarding scholarships,

scholarships are awarded to students of the third year

of the first cycle of studies, in the monthly amount

of BAM 100, as well as students of the first and

AN AGREEMENT WITH EIB

WORTH 140 MILLION EUROS

WAS SIGNED

The Minister of Finance and Treasury in the Council of

Ministers Vjekoslav Bevanda and the Director of the

European Investment Bank (EIB) for Slovenia, Croatia

and the Western Balkans, Mateo Rivelini signed an

agreement worth 140 million euros to co-finance the

construction of Poprikuša - Nemila and Tarčin - Ivan

sections on Corridor 5c.

The EIB credit is intended for the construction of 6.9

kilometers of highway on the Tarčin-Ivan section, from

Sarajevo to Mostar, including the construction of the

second year of second cycle of studies, in the monthly

amount of BAM 300. In eight years, JP Autoceste

FBiH has invested BAM 385,000 in over 200 student

scholarships in the socially responsible program, thus

trying to keep young professionals in BiH and ensure

a better future for them.

In addition to awarding scholarships, JP Autoceste FBiH

as a socially responsible company regularly organizes

internships for students of vocational colleges in the

form of visits to construction sites on Corridor 5c and

facilities intended for maintenance and traffic control.

Ivan tunnel and two viaducts, while the other part will

be directed to the Poprikuša- Nemila section, with a

total length of 5.5 kilometers, of which a 3.6-kilometerlong

two-pipe tunnel will be built.

The credit was signed with a repayment period of 25

years and a grace period of six years.

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AWARDS TO THE MOST

SUCCESSFUL CASHIERS AND

SHIFT MANAGERS

Organized by JP Autoceste FBiH d.o.o. Mostar, Management

and Maintenance Sector, the awarding of

annual recognitions to the most successful cashiers

and shift leaders for 2019 was held.

The most successful cashiers were selected according

to the criterion of the number of vehicles passes in

2019, and Adnan Kurtović, Adnan Jamaković and

Dražen Bilić were awarded.

The most successful shift leaders for 2019 were

selected based on three criteria (number of vehicles on

charge, the amount of top-up on ACC TAG devices and

the number of transferred TAGs for billing), and Mirza,

Amira Ćenanović and Merima Lavić were awarded.

On the section of the D3 motorway, where an open toll

system is used, and using the same criteria, the most

successful shift manager is Petra Pavica Stojić, while

Dalibor Jovanović is the most successful cashier.

The awards were presented to the most successful

employees by Marin Jelčić, Executive Director of the

Management and Maintenance Sector.

KVANJ TUNNEL - BUNA SUBSECTION CLEANED OF MINES AND

EXPLOSIVE EQUIPMENT AND READY FOR CONSTRUCTION

THE BEGINNING OF WORKS ON PENETRATING THE ZENICA

TUNNEL WAS CELEBRATED

A special ceremony held at the construction site of the

Zenica tunnel marked the beginning of works on the

penetration of the northern portal of the tunnel, the most

important facility on the Ponirak – Vraca subsection.

In their speeches, high-ranking officials stressed the

importance of building this facility and other sections

of the highway on Corridor 5c as a whole for faster

traffic of people and goods, better access to smaller

cities, improvement of BiH tourist routes and the

improvement of trade flows between the countries of

the region, which will have a positive impact on the

economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the Ponirak

– Vraca subsection, the most significant facility is

the Zenica Tunnel, 2,475 meters long left pipe and

2,420 meters right pipe. In addition to the tunnel, an

underpass and a hydraulic facility for the regulation

of the Ponirak stream will be built.

The construction of the Ponirak – Vraca subsection,

in addition to shortening the Zenica – Žepče route by

five kilometers, is part of the works on the construction

of a functional road unit, which is currently under

construction with a total length of 40 kilometers.


At the location of the future Kvanj Tunnel – Buna

subsection, two kilometers southeast of Hodbina

near Mostar, a demining task was completed, which

created the conditions for the safe continuation of the

construction of the highway on Corridor 5c in the south.

In the area of the demining sites "Corridor 5c Mostar

south – Buna", a total of 227,275 m 2 of land has been

demined so far.

On the entire section Mostar south – Buna, a total of

334,214 m² of risk area from mines and explosives

was declared.

Teams of the Armed Forces of BiH and the Federal

Civil Protection Administration are participating in

the demining site "Corridor 5c Mostar south – Buna",

which is performing this very difficult and demanding

task extremely professionally.

THE HIGHEST VIADUCT ON

CORRIDOR 5C, BABINA RIJEKA

VIADUCT CONNECTED

On the Klopče – Donja Gračanica subsection, the

connection of other routes on the viaduct Babina rijeka

was completed, which completed one of the most

demanding buildings on the section of Corridor 5c,

Zenica bypass. The viaduct crosses the valley, i.e. the

bed of Babina Rijeka and the local road at a maximum

height of 120 meters – from the river level to the road

level, which makes it the highest built viaduct on the

highway section through Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Babina Rijeka Viaduct consists of two parallel

buildings with an individual length of 385 m. The

buildings have three spans supported by two end

and two middle pillars. Both buildings were built by

the method of free cantilever construction with an

average span of 165 m. The span structure is of a box

cross-section of variable height, made of prestressed

concrete. The middle pillars are about 60 and 80 m

high. The foundations of the buildings are on reinforced

concrete wells 18 m deep and 12 m in diameter.

Over 30,000 m3 of concrete, over 5,200 tons of

reinforcement and 687 tons of prestressing cables

were used for the construction of both viaducts.

Klopče – Donja Gračanica subsection, in addition

to numerous landslides, is characterized by a large

number of construction facilities where five viaducts

and two tunnels were built on a length of 5.8 kilometers

next to the open route.

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ACTUAL EXPROPRIATION NUMBERS

ON THE MOSTAR SOUTH – KVANJ

TUNNEL SUBSECTION

The spatial plan of the area of special significance for

the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, "Motorway

on Corridor 5c" solves the position of the route for the

continuation of construction in the south, or subsection

Mostar South - Kvanj tunnel, and the decision of the FBiH

Government from 12.12.2018. The public interest was

established as a precondition for the commencement

of the expropriation proceedings. The expropriation

procedure is led by the City of Mostar, and JP Autoceste

FBiH is only one party in that procedure. Valuation is

performed by experts in the construction, traffic and

agricultural professions appointed by the City. Out of

a total of 377 plots planned for expropriation, a total

of 217 were completely exempted by the end of May (a

procedure is being conducted for another 160 plots).

Out of a total of 229 expropriation cases, 147 or 64%

of cases were completed by mutual agreement.

Out of 229 necessary decisions on expropriation, 177 or

77% were passed by the fifth month of this year, and a

total of 52 decisions on expropriation are still pending,

which need to be made by the City of Mostar (due to the

pandemic, the procedure has been slowed down). On

the route of the future subsection of the Mostar South -

Kvanj tunnel, out of a total of 229 expropriation cases,

six parties oppose the construction of the motorway,

which is statistically 2.62%.

In the cadastral municipality of Ortiješ (includes the

settlements of Ortiješ and Lakševine) out of 94 cases

of expropriation, 71 cases have been resolved. We

note here that none of the completed cases were

referred to the court for decision due to a dispute

over compensation for expropriated land (offered

assessment). As of the fifth month, KM 7,411,965.70

was spent on the purchase of land on this section.

EUR 11.8 MILLION OF EU GRANTS FOR

TARČIN SUBSECTION - ENTRANCE TO THE IVAN TUNNEL


in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which requires

significant financial and human resources. The

proposed agreement on EU grants between Bosnia

and Herzegovina and the European Investment Bank

(EIB), for the subsection of Tarčin – Entrance to the

Ivan Tunnel, continued the co-financing of the highway

construction project on Corridor 5c within the Western

Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF).

Construction of the Tarčin subsection - Entrance to

the Ivan Tunnel- thus significantly reducing travel time

in between Sarajevo and Mostar will be financed by

grants of the European Union’s funds in the amount

of EUR 11.8 million and EUR 50 million secured by the

European Investment Bank (EIB).

The evaluation of offers for the selection of the most

favorable contractor on the Tarčin – Entrance to the

Ivan Tunnel subsection is in progress. The subsection

is 4.9 kilometers long and one of the more significant

constructions. The 518-meter-long Raštelica 1 built and

609 meter-long Raštelica 2 bridge are being built, as

well as two rest areas.


AUTOCESTE FBIH IS THE WINNER OF EBRD’S

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

JP Autoceste FBiH and JP Autoputevi RS are among

the 16 winners from 11 countries awarded by the

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

(EBRD) to its clients for 2020. JP Autoceste FBiH and

JP Autoputevi RS took third place in the category

"Climate Resistance", one of the five categories that

this respectable international financial institution has

been giving to its partners for more than a decade.

The entity companies have been rewarded for

developing a solid road network by integrating a range

of climate resilience measures, and the EBRD will

finance EUR 210 million to build a 14 km long highway

section on Corridor 5c, which will further improve

Bosnia and Herzegovina's economic integration with

the Western Balkans.

"We are very proud that our work has been recognized

by the European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development. This award proves our long-term

commitment to sustainability and socially responsible

business. We are working hard on the issue of

environmental protection and social issues as well in

the construction of the largest construction project

in BiH. Cooperation with the EBRD has enabled us

to continue to build Corridor 5c more intensively,

which is very important given the current needs of

the economy, which is crucial for sustainable growth

and job creation", said Adnan Terzić, the Director of JP

Autoceste FBiH.

EMPLOYEES OF JP AUTOCESTE

FBIH SUPPORTED THE PROJECT

“NO CHILD WITHOUT A PRESENT”

Employees of JP Autoceste FBiH supported the

project "No child without a present" of "Ruku na srce"

humanitarian association, and donated BAM 1,555 to

the association.

Within this project, 3,000 children from families

of lower financial status from the area of Sarajevo

Canton, but also all over Bosnia and Herzegovina, were

delighted with New Year's presents.

The Association delighted children up to 14 years

of age from low-income families from the Sarajevo

Canton, protégés of the Association of Multiple

Sclerosis Patients of the Sarajevo Canton, and users of

Pomozi.ba soap kitchens in Travnik, Sarajevo, Visoko,

Breza and Vareš. In addition to the above, New Year's

presents have reached various institutions that work

with children throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Being a part of a beautiful and humane

story has now become a tradition

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EBRD AND JP AUTOCESTE FBIH

HVA INITIATED A TENDER FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF PRENJ TUNNEL AND

MOSTAR NORTH – MOSTAR SOUTH

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

(EBRD) and JP Autoceste FBiH have announced a

tender for the construction of sections 35 km long Ovčari

– Prenj Tunnel – Mostar north and 15 km long Mostar

north – Mostar south, thus starting the procedure for

selecting contractors for construction of these sections.

Procurement of works for construction will be carried

out according to the principle of Yellow FIDIC with elements

of Green FIDIC in order to reduce the risk of investors

to the minimum in terms of the final cost of construction.

Ten bridges, 12 tunnels and two loops will be built on

the entire section from Ovčari to the Mostar south loop.

The most complex construction project on this section

is the Prenj Tunnel. The length of the tunnel according

to the Preliminary Design is 10.165 kilometers, which

makes it the longest tunnel in the region.

JP Autoceste FBiH, through cooperation with financial

institutions to finance the construction of the Ovčari

– Prenj Tunnel – Mostar north section, provided a bid

for joint financing of the European Investment Bank

(EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development (EBRD) in the amount of 600 million

euros. With such a financial arrangement, the

THE BEGINNING OF WORKS ON

10 KILOMETERS OF HIGHWAY IN

HERZEGOVINA

At the construction site of the Počitel – Zvirovići LOT

1 subsection, a solemn ceremony of the beginning

of works on the new 10 kilometers of the highway on

Corridor 5c in Herzegovina was held. On LOT 1, a loop

will be built with a toll booth and access roads to the

Buna – Domanovići regional road and the M-17 main

road, three viaducts, a tunnel and an open route.

possibility of applying for EU grants in the amount of

up to 120 million euros is opened.

Also, for the Mostar north – Mostar south section,

it provided a bid for joint financing by a consortium

of domestic banks and the European Bank for

Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the total

amount of 240 million euros, which opens the possibility

of applying for EU grants of up to 12 million euros.

The ceremony, organized by the Federal Ministry of

Transport and Communications in cooperation with

China State Construction Engineering Corporation

Limited, was attended by CSCEC leader Tang Hao,

Speaker of the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary

Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina Dragan Čović,

Chinese Ambassador in BiH Ji Ping, Federal Minister

of Transport and Communications Denis Lasić, Mayor

of Čapljina Smiljan Vidić and Executive Director for

Economic and Financial Affairs in JP Autoceste FBiH

Ivica Ćurić.

The Počitelj – Zvirovići project is very important for

this environment, because its construction will directly

connect this part of Herzegovina with Međugorje and

the European Union (border-crossing Bijača with

the Republic of Croatia), and thus enable citizens,

especially transport companies to have faster and

more efficient access to the border and port of Ploče.

WORKING VISITS TO CONSTRUCTION SITES

As part of the Memorandum of Cooperation between JP

Autoceste FBiH and Monteput, a two-day working visit

was held by the delegation of Monteput, the Ministry

of Transport and Maritime Affairs and the consortium

Ingerop-Geodata JP Autoceste FBiH.

Engineers of various specialties of JP Autoceste FBiH

with their colleagues from Monteputev, the Ministry of

Transport and Maritime Affairs of Montenegro and the

Ingerop-Geodata consortium exchanged professional

experiences in the application of technologies,

software solutions and programs, and shared practical

knowledge in design, construction, management and

maintenance of highways and motorways.

Within the first day of the visit, a working meeting

was held, and the host of the meeting was Adem Zolj,

Executive Director for Design and Construction at JP

Autoceste FBiH. In addition to the working meeting, a

presentation "Development of the network of highways

and motorways in FBiH" was organized, which was

presented by an engineer Amir Fejzić on behalf of JP

Autoceste FBiH. On the second day of the visit, they

visited the constructed sections of the Corridor 5c

highway, the JPAC Professional Fire Brigade, the Traffic

Maintenance and Control Center (COKP), and paid

special attention to 1. Mart Tunnel and active construction

sites on the Zenica Bypass.

In addition to the working visit of colleagues from

Montenegro, JP Autoceste previously hosted professors

from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and

Geodesy, University of Split. Distinguished professors

expressed their desire to visit the Klopče – Donja

Gračanica subsection on Corridor 5c during their

stay in Zenica, and a special focus of interest was on

the Babina Rijeka viaduct. During the tour, they had

the opportunity to see the dynamics of work on the

construction site, which is characterized by extremely

complex geological conditions, and to supplement

their theoretical knowledge with practical examples

on the spot.

JP Autoceste FBiH continued the current practice of

assisting in the education of future experts, and for

this purpose, visits were organized by students of

the Secondary Technical School in Zenica and the

Secondary Traffic Engineering School in Mostar to

the Traffic Maintenance and Control Center (COKP) in

Drivuša and the JPAC Professional Fire Brigade.

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SPECIFICS

OF IVAN AND

HRANJEN

TUNNEL

PROJECTS

150 employees

have been engaged

in the tunnel

construction


A two-pipe tunnel with four lanes

over the Ivan mountain pass

Left tunnel pipeR

ight tunnel pipe

1761 m 1721 m

The Ivan Tunnel is located on the route of Corridor

5c on the Tarčin – Konjic section, subsection Tarčin

- Ivan, LOT 2. This tunnel is two-pipe with two lanes

each and passes through the Ivan Sedlo mountain

pass. The total length of the right tunnel pipe is 1721

m and the left 1761 m. The pipes are connected with

five pedestrian cross connections and one passage

for emergency vehicles.

The tunnel is constructed according to the New Austrian

Tunnel Method (NATM). The basic elements

for establishing the permanent stability of the tunnel

excavation used in the primary structure (substructure)

according to NATM are: shotcrete, reinforcing

mesh, anchors, belt and pipe shield.

"In this way of building the tunnel, the excavated

space is quickly closed and thus, immediately after

the excavation, a bearing support ring is formed,

which ensures the cooperation of the primary structure

and the surrounding soil. With this method,

it is important to properly establish the rhythm of

excavation and substructure, respecting the recommendations

of the length of the excavation steps",

said Ermin Handžar, Project Manager.

The works currently being performed in the Ivan tunnel

are: excavation and construction of the primary

tunnel base of both tunnel pipes on the south (exit)

side of the tunnel, excavation and construction of

the primary tunnel base of the left tunnel pipe on

the north (entrance) side of the tunnel, construction

of the right side of the North Tunnel Portal, works

on regulation of the Jeha stream in Bradina, works

on the culvert and regulation of the stream towards

Sirovica (northern side of the tunnel) in Vukovići, as

well as maintenance of access roads.

"The geological structure of this terrain is extremely

complex, i.e. the lithological composition is heterogeneous.

The geotechnical conditions through

which the Ivan tunnel passes have conditioned the

construction of a concrete footing vault under the

road structure along the entire length of the tunnel

and the final lining of the reinforcement along its

entire length", emphasized Handžar.

After exiting the tunnel, the route of the highway

is temporarily connected with the M-17main road,

which marks the end of this section. The temporary

connecting road is a two-way road with one lane

each, and is about 700 m long. The connecting road

starts from the future roundabout on the M-17 main

road and continues to climb over the existing stream,

a 15 m long bridge, to the plateau of the side toll

booth "Bradina" (BNM).

At the location of the BNM plateau in the length of

140 m, the road was widened by one traffic lane in

both directions in order to enable access to a larger

number of vehicles. In addition to this extension,

an additional lane for oversized vehicles six meters

wide is also planned. Toll booths and a canopy for

the toll booth "Bradina" will be transferred from the

toll booth in Tarčin. Also, next to the plateau with

toll booths, there is a toll control facility that will

be prefabricated. After the plateau, the number of

lanes is reduced again to a total of two that climb

to the portal of the Ivan Tunnel and connect to the

right and left tunnel pipe.

Workers break through both tunnel pipes at the same

time from the direction of Tarčin and Bradnina. Closed

on June 30, 2020, 240 meters of the right and 245

meters of the left tunnel pipe were excavated in.

The total number of workers on the construction of

the Ivan Tunnel is 150, of which 15 are technical staff,

39 are machine operators, 34 are drivers and 6 are

construction workers. 65 machines are engaged in

this subsection.

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So far,

950 meters of

the main tunnel

pipe have been

excavated

forehead and the C2 support assembly is applied.

The contractor also excavated the first pedestrian

cross connection.

As part of the preparation of project documentation

for the road connection of Goražde with Sarajevo,

section Prača – Goražde, geological and geotechnical

engineering research was performed on the section

15.8 kilometers long.

During the excavation of the tunnel, a geological

change was established in relation to the Preliminary

Design. The excavation of the tunnel passes through

a complex geological environment that was affected

by the tectonic activity of the fault zone, the rock

mass cracked harder and was crushed with the

appearance of caverns, and the inflow of a larger

amount of water.


The research for the needs of the Preliminary Design

of the Hranjen Tunnel was carried out in accordance

with the real possibilities for the realization of

certain types of research, such as the terrain under

vegetation, accessibility and mining of certain parts.

With the construction of the first stage of the Hranjen

tunnel, the main tunnel pipe for two-way traffic will

have a final tunnel lining of monolithic concrete,

while the second- service pipe, during the first stage

will be with the primary support of shotcrete. Just

like the Ivan tunnel, the Hranjen tunnel is also being

built using the NATM method.

Hranjen will be the longest road

tunnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Unlike the Ivan tunnel, the Hranjen tunnel is part of

Sarajevo- Goražde motorway, Prača – Goražde subsection.

If we look at the entire route of the motorway,

it is only a small part of this section, but when the

Hranjen tunnel is built, it will be the longest road

tunnel in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Sarajevo – Goražde motorway is being built in

two phases. In the first phase of construction, works

are being carried out on two tunnel pipes of the

Hranjen tunnel. One pipe is the main tunnel pipe,

while the other is the service tunnel pipe of smaller

profile with a mutual axis distance of 25 meters.

The service pipe and cross passages are used for evacuation

of the endangered users of the facility, from

one tunnel pipe to another and as an alternative

approach to rescuers. The tunnel will have six cross

passages for pedestrians at a distance of less than

1000 meters, and five cross passages for emergency

vehicles at a distance of 1000 m. From a safety point

of view, thanks to the transverse passages, traffic

participants can be evacuated every 500 m.

The main pipe of the Hranjen tunnel is currently

being excavated. The excavation has been done with

a hydraulic hammer and the C3 support assembly

is applied. The service pipe is also excavated at the

Main tunnel pipe

Service tunnel pipe

5556 m 5480 m

The area of the planned road belongs to the hilly and

mountainous area of Eastern Bosnia. The Hranjen

tunnel is being built through the mountain massif of

the eastern parts of Jahorina in the area of the Prača-

Drina local watershed. The total length of the main

left tunnel pipe is 5556 m, and the left service tunnel

pipe 5480 m. The design elements of the motorway

in the area of the tunnel have been determined for

a design speed of 100 km/ h.

The excavation is carried out on the main and service

pipe of the Hranjen tunnel at the same time on the

north and south sides. Including June 30, 2020, 950

meters of the main and 510 meters of the service

tunnel pipe were excavated.

The total number of workers on the construction

of the Hranjen tunnel is 138, i.e. 10 employees in

technical management, 108 construction workers,

10 subcontractors and 10 camp maintenance and

security employees. Twenty-eight machines were

engaged in the construction of the Hranjen tunnel.

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JP Autoceste FBiH d.o.o. Mostar

HEADQUARTER IN MOSTAR

Adema Buća 20,

88 000 Mostar

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tel + 387 36 512 300

Fax + 387 36 512 301

OPERATIONS OFFICE IN SARAJEVO

Hamdije Kreševljakovića 19,

71 000 Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

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E-mail: info@jpautoceste.ba

www.jpautoceste.ba

We thank all colleagues who in any way contributed to the

realization of the second issue of AC Info, the Bulletin of JP

Autoceste FBiH.

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