Federal Highways

Major renewal and noise abatement of the A 555 motorway, Wesseling

Noise abatement programme to reduce the noise impact on nearby residents. New carriageway superstructure with noise-reducing road surface over a length of 3.6 km and construction of noise barriers to achieve the noise abatement values. Updating of the entire drainage system.

Client
Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes - The federal motorway company, Rhineland branch
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Road design, accompanying landscape conservation plan, two infiltration systems with rainwater clarifying tank. Design for rainwater pumping station and noise barriers. Electrical and mechanical equipment for a pumping station.

Wetzlar motorway junction

Six-lane widening of the A 45 motorway including replacement of the Engelsbach viaduct and traffic-friendly conversion of the connection to the motorway A 480.

Client
Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes - The federal motorway company, Westphalia branch
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Road design including road drainage design; design of retention soil filter basin; plan of existing pipelines; technical contribution to the Water Framework Directive.

Determination of the route for the A 553 Rhine motorway link

Investigation of variants for the planned new construction of the A 553 Rhine corridor between the motorways A 555 and A 59 north of Bonn, taking into account the associated junctions and motorway interchanges. Sensitivity analysis for variant selection for 12 identified variants. Support to the client and explanation of the variants in the context of public participation.

Client
State road construction authority of North Rhine-Westphalia (until 2020); The federal motorway company (from 2021)
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

General design of the measure: Basic assessment, preliminary design of the road, sensitivity analysis for variant selection, noise variant assessment, EIA & flora and fauna habitat preliminary assessment, air pollution investigation, geotechnical preliminary assessment, assessment according to the Directive on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (SEVESO-III), categorisation according to the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), assistance in public involvement, BIM design.

Upgrading of Wiesbaden motorway junction

Road and intersection design for the upgrading of the motorway junction Wiesbaden A 3 / A 66. In addition, adaptation of the adjoining sections of road and inclusion of two junctions to increase capacity as part of the elimination of bottlenecks in accordance with the Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030.

Client
DEGES GmbH
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Basic evaluation and preliminary design for the conversion and upgrading of the motorway junction; design of drainage facilities; coordination with the responsible authorities.

Eight-lane widening of the A 40 motorway including replacement of the Rhine bridge Duisburg-Neuenkamp

Multidisciplinary design of the new construction of the Rhine bridge Duisburg-Neuenkamp by the consortium Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner AG (Rhine bridge) and Kocks Consult GmbH (traffic system, drainage, noise protection) for DEGES. Construction of the upstream section of the structure in a temporary lateral position with subsequent transverse shifting. Design of the traffic facilities, including temporary traffic routing and construction site access. Design of the drainage including structural engineering.

Client
DEGES GmbH
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Road design and design of the drainage systems including structural design; technical contribution on noise protection, design of noise protection measures; proportionality test according to § 41 (2) BImSchG (German Federal Immission Control Act); construction logistics; construction site management; assistance in the public participation procedure; assistance in the discussion procedure; adaption planning during construction.

Generalplanung für den Ausbau der B 266 zwischen Schaven und Lohmühle

Verkehrliche Ertüchtigung zwischen der Anschlussstelle Wißkirchen (BAB A 1) und der Ortsumgehung Mechernich-Roggendorf durch den Ausbau der B 266 auf knapp 2 km. Grundhafte Erneuerung der Bundesstraße auf 800 m und Ausbau östlich des Knotens B 266/B 477/Mechernicher Weg bis Lohmühle zur Herstellung des Lückenschlusses. Mehrere Ingenieurbauwerke wie Brücke, Lärmschutzwände, Stützwände und Regenklärbecken.

Client
Landesbetrieb Straßenbau NRW / Stadt Mechernich
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Objektplanung für Verkehrsanlagen, Regen- und Schmutzwasserkanalisation, Ingenieurbauwerke; Tragwerksplanung; Landschaftspflegerischer Begleitplan; Umweltbericht; Immissionsschutzberechnungen;  Bauzeitliche Verkehrsführung; Bauüberwachung; Leitungskoordination.

Zehnstreifiger Ausbau der A 5, Frankfurt

Machbarkeitsstudie zum zehnstreifigen Ausbau der A 5 zwischen Autobahnkreuz Frankfurt und Anschlussstelle Friedberg (L=29 km), einschließlich Ausbau der Autobahnkreuze. Definition wissenschaftliche Grundlagen, technische Machbarkeit. In Arbeitsgemeinschaft mit BBW Bochum, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bosch & Partner.

Client
Hessen Mobil Straßen- und Verkehrsmanagement
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Technische Machbarkeit; Zwangspunktanalyse; Trassierung; Kostenschätzung.

State and District Roads

Hückelhoven-Ratheim and Millich bypass (L 117n)

New construction of the 4 km long bypass to relieve congestion on the through-road, including a new junction to the A 46 motorway and a car park. The overall project also includes several bridge structures, noise barriers, drainage facilities and a pumping station. The project will be realised in several construction phases.

Client
Landesbetrieb Straßenbau NRW - Road construction authority of North Rhine-Westphalia
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Road design; sewerage system; engineering structures; structural design; technical equipment; preparation of the signposting concept in the L 117n impact area; line coordination; traffic management during construction.

Troisdorf – Sieglar/Eschmar bypass (L 332n)

Reduction of traffic congestion between Troisdorf-Eschmar and Troisdorf-Sieglar through the construction of an approx. 4 km long bypass. Implementation in two construction phases of approx. 2 km each. Completion of the first construction phase in 2017, completion of the second construction phase in 2023.

Client
Landesbetrieb Straßenbau NRW - Road construction authority of North Rhine-Westphalia
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Road design and design for drainage including structural design; construction supervision; health and safety coordination; ecological construction monitoring.

Municipal Roads

City centre traffic areas in Koblenz

Reorganisation and expansion of inner-city traffic areas and access routes, also as part of the Federal Horticultural Show 2011 in Koblenz.

Client
Civil engineering department of the city of Koblenz
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Design for traffic facilities; traffic management during construction period; construction supervision.

Renewal of the city centre motorway B 49 as part of the construction of the new Pfaffendorfer Bridge, Koblenz

Renewal of the existing Rhine bridge including foreland structures and traffic facilities over a total length of approx. 550 metres.

Client
City of Koblenz
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Design of traffic facilities including traffic management during construction; coordination of the supply lines; traffic management during construction period.

Main cycle routes in Koblenz

Feasibility study to improve the cycling network in the city of Koblenz. Investigation of 19 main cycle routes with a total length of approx. 90 km in the city area and revision of the main route concept including condition survey, action plan and prioritisation.

Client
City of Koblenz
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Consulting services for road design.

Access Roads

Traffic development of the south-east industrial estate and Terminal 3, Frankfurt Airport

Comprehensive design and construction supervision services for the land-side development of Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. Design of the public and service road network, connection to the motorways BAB 3 and BAB 5, parking areas, engineering structures, lighting, drainage, signposting concept, sewage pumping stations, technical advice to the client.

Client
Fraport AG / Fraport Ausbau Süd GmbH
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Design of the public and service road network including micro-simulation of traffic flows; drainage design; structural design for engineering structures such as bridges, retaining walls and sewage pumping stations; consulting and support for design amendment and design approval procedures, construction phase planning, construction supervision.

Development of the residential area “Rheinquartier”, Lahnstein

Conversion of a former industrial area into a residential area in an attractive location with a size of approx. 8 ha. New construction of approx. 2,000 m² outer development road and approx. 13,000 m² inner development roads; new construction of approx. 4,200 m rainwater and wastewater sewers; new construction of a stream pipe as a frame profile.

Client
Rheinquartier GmbH & Co.KG
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Feasibility study; design for roads and engineering structures for drainage.

International Trunk Roads and Highways

Maintenance of Papua New Guinea’s transport infrastructure

Creation of a database to measure changes ‘before’ and ‘after’ the implementation of IFI-funded maintenance programmes along six highways in Papua New Guinea.

Client
Finnish Overseas Consultants Ltd (FINNOC)
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Assessment of the impact of proposed road designs on traffic flow and road safety; capacity analyses.

Upgrading of CAREC road corridor Dushanbe-Kurgonteppa, Tajikistan

Widening of the inter-regional trunk road south of Dushanbe from two to four lanes as part of the IFI-ADB-III financing package. Overall design and construction supervision of carriageway rehabilitation and new construction, installation of new safety facilities and capacity building of the client (Ministry of Transport Tajikistan) on road safety and road management.

Client
Ministry of Transport Tajikistan
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Contract supervision; project management; environmental monitoring; resettlement monitoring; road safety audits; financial management support to the client; detailed design for selected works of component 2.

Upgrading of the Trans European Road Network, Malta

EU-funded modernisation of the road network in Malta and Gozo. Five construction lots with a total length of 9.8 km including a tunnel in Valetta.

Client
Transport Malta
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Construction supervision and project management including cost, quality and construction time control; review of design and contract documents; supplementary claims management.

Azerbaijan Highway III Programme

Internationally financed new construction of a four-lane motorway section between Baku and the Iranian border over approx. 50 km, including the country’s largest arch bridge with a free span of 150 m over the River Kura.

Client
Azer Afteryol Services
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Construction supervision and project management including cost, quality and construction time control; review of design and contract documents and supplementary management; safety audits, monitoring of environmental protection measures and social compatibility.

Upgrading of the CAREC transport corridors in Tajikistan

Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Dushanbe-Kurgonteppa road (Afghan border) as part of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Programme (CAREC). Widening to four lanes from km 0 to km 34. Construction volume USD 55 million. Length 34 km, 9 bridges, 51 culverts DN 1,500, 21 culverts 2.0 x 2.0 to 4.5 x 2.5 m, estimated construction time 2 years; realised in joint venture with FinnOC, Finland.

Client
Ministry of Transport Tajikistan
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Construction supervision, site management, monitoring of environmental and social compliance.

Improved road infrastructure and tourism promotion in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank is planning to finance the upgrading of the 56 km stretch of road between Baljuvon and Sari Khosor. Initiative to improve road infrastructure with easier access to tourist attractions.

Client
Ministry of Transport Tajikistan
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Review of existing design documents; identification of climate risks and adaptation measures; road safety audit; cost effectiveness calculations and assessment of financial capacity; environmental study.

Road Safety

Development of guidelines to improve road safety during the upgrading of CAREC corridors 2, 5 and 6 between Dushanbe and Kurgonteppa, Tajikistan

Carrying out road safety audits before, during and after the construction of the CAREC corridors 2, 5 and 6, analysing accident data and developing suitable safety guidelines. Conducting workshops to increase the road safety competence of Tajik transport experts.

Client
Ministry of Transport Tajikistan
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Implementation of road safety audits, analysis of speed management, identification of situations of increased accident risk and evaluation of accident black spots. Preparation of basic data for monitoring and analysing accident data on through-roads, preparation of manuals for improving road safety on motorways, development of guidelines for deescalating accident blackspots, implementation of workshops to increase the road safety skills of Tajik traffic experts.

Improving road safety on the CAREC Corridor No. 6 between Ayni and the Uzbek border

Contributions to the national action plan to improve road safety on Tajikistan’s inter-regional roads based on road safety analyses along the route from Ayni to the Uzbek border. Carrying out training and information campaigns in the communities along the route to raise awareness of traffic and road safety. Further education and training for employees of the Ministry of Transport.

Client
Ministry of Transport Tajikistan
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Implementation of road safety audits; preparation of a national action plan to improve road safety; implementation of training and information campaigns in the municipalities; further education and training of employees of the Ministry of Transport and subordinate authorities.

Road safety analysis of the plans to upgrade and extend the road from Zhinvali to Tsnori, Kakheti, Georgia

Supporting the Georgian Road Construction Authority in the strategic planning for the rehabilitation and extension of the Zhinvali-Bakurtsikhe-Tsnori road to 36 km. Preparation of road safety parameters for inclusion in the tender documents for the construction contract.

Client
Road construction authority of the Georgian Ministry of Transport
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Review of the road safety concept of the draft and detailed design; elaboration of the road safety parameters for inclusion in the tender documents.

Technical support for the Ukrainian Ministry of Transport in the implementation of the road safety project in Ukraine

Technical support and training of Ukrainian transport experts to prepare and implement suitable infrastructure measures to increase road safety in six major cities in Ukraine. Contributions to increasing road safety within the framework of the National Transport Strategy 2030, the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) and the Road Safety Programme (RSP) of the Ukrainian government.

Client
Ministry of Transport of Ukraine
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Development of suitable design guidelines for urban roads based on international best practice; analysis of accident data; technical support and training of Ukrainian transport experts at municipal and ministerial level; implementation of suitable training measures and workshops.

Traffic Structures

New underpass for a works road under the L 315 near Berod

Construction of an underpass for a works road under the L 315. Via this underpass mineral raw materials can be transported between extraction and processing without crossing public roads, thus contributing to road safety and more efficient material transport. Construction of the structure as a reinforced concrete slab on tangential in-situ concrete piles.

Client
Marx Bergbau GmbH & Co. KG
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS

Design for underpass; structural design; construction supervision; health and safety coordination; construction logbook, main and secondary inspections.

Noise protection for the “Horchheimer Gärten” development area

Construction of a new noise barrier to protect the new “Horchheimer Gärten” residential development area near the motorway B 42 in Koblenz. A noise barrier with a height of up to 7 m was realised over a distance of approx. 300 m. The foundations were laid conventionally on bored piles. A pedestrian bridge over the B 42 was integrated into the wall.

Client
Projektgesellschaft Horchheim GmbH
Services KOCKS ENGINEERS
Design and construction supervision of noise barrier.