ABSTRACT
This presentation will describe how the Danish Road Directorate works with the development and execution of construction of large infrastructure projects. The presentation will be divided into two parts, respectively, the framework for reducing climate and environmental impact and the challenge of norms and standards respectively; some illustrated by examples. In the planning phase, implementation of how the project best can contribute to meeting society’s need for mobility must be implemented, which is often regarded as a prerequisite for economic growth and human well-being. The planning must include the latest knowledge on climate and environmental impact associated with the infrastructure life from cradle to grave - and add knowledge that can form the basis for decisions on a focused and cost-effective climate action. The planning also includes factors that determine how biodiversity can be maintained as well as other considerations for the surrounding environment, including protected nature and habitat areas. The presentation will include examples of the optimization of the design assumptions, considering the risks associated with the geotechnical conditions and relevant load conditions such as ice and ship impact. Examples will be taken from the new Roskilde Fjord Link and the coming road- and railway bridge crossing Storstrømmen.
