Skanska and Syltern JV Awarded NOK 1.3 Billion Contract for E6 Highway in Norway

Skanska and Syltern JV Awarded NOK 1.3 Billion Contract for E6 Highway in Norway

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, in collaboration with Syltern, has secured a contract with Nye Veier to construct the new E6 highway segment between Berkåk and Vindåsliene in Trøndelag County, Norway. Skanska’s portion of the contract is valued at NOK 1.3 billion, approximately SEK 1.3 billion, and will be added to the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2023. The project entails designing and building approximately 15 kilometers of the new E6 road, with most of it featuring 2×2 lanes. Additionally, the project includes the construction of a new intersection, connection to the existing E6, 800 meters of tunnel, six bridges, two wildlife crossings, and various smaller structures. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability, the project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 50% compared to regulatory standards and is set to receive BREEAM Infrastructure Whole Team Award certification at the Very Good level. Detailed engineering work will commence immediately, with construction expected to start in spring 2024, targeting completion in autumn 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance traffic safety and capacity on the existing E6 south of Trondheim, supporting regional growth and development.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 27-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska, in a joint venture with Syltern, has signed a contract with Nye Veier to build the new E6 highway between Berkåk and Vindåsliene in Trøndelag County, Norway. Skanska’s part of the contract is worth NOK 1.3 billion, about SEK 1.3 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter 2023.

The contract consists of the design and building of approximately 15 kilometers of new E6 road between Berkåk and Vindåsliene. The larger part of the road section will be built with 2×2 lanes. In addition, there will be built a new intersection and connection to the existing E6, approximately 15 kilometers with local roads, 800 meter of tunnel, six bridges and two wildlife crossings and numerous smaller constructions.

The project has high climate ambitions and will for instance reduce the greenhouse gas emissions with over 50 percent compared to the climate budget. The project will be environmentally certified according to BREEAM Infrastructure Whole Team Award level Very Good.

The E6 Berkåk-Vindåsliene project is part of the long-term work to increase traffic safety and capacity on the current E6 south of Trondheim so that the road system stimulates to growth and development in the region.

Detailed engineering will start immediately, and the construction work is expected to begin during the spring of 2024. The road is planned to be completed during autumn 2027.

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