Nov 30 2009
Skanska (STO:SKAB) has received an assignment to construct the Strindheim road tunnel on the E6 highway in Norway. The contract value is NOK 730 M, or about SEK 905 M, which will be included in order bookings for the fourth quarter. The customer is Norwegian Public Roads Administration, Central Region.
The assignment pertains to a dual road tunnel on the E6 highway between Trondheim and Stjørdal in western Norway. The two tunnels will be approximately 2.1 kilometers each. Two access tunnels totaling 740 meters and a large interchange are also included.
The main part consists of rock tunnels and a smaller section will be constructed in concrete. Skanska is responsible for rock, concrete and paving work as well as the installation of electricity, ventilation and signal systems.
Work will be initiated in January and the tunnels are scheduled for completion in December 2013.
Skanska also recently received the assignment to construct the Kvivs Tunnel on the E39 highway, valued at NOK 338 M, or SEK 420 M.
Source: http://www.skanska.com/