Skanska selected for Stockholm bypass project

7 July 2015


SWEDEN - The Swedish Transport Administration has selected Skanska as contractor for constructing the southern connection of Stockholm Bypass tunnel, the construction firm announced July 2. The contract is worth about SEK 1.3bn (USD 153.9M), which will be included in order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the second quarter of 2015.

The project covers about 350m of tunnel with two lanes in each direction, southbound connections and a new interchange.

Construction work will start in the spring of 2016, with expected completion in 2021. About 150 people will work in the project carried out as a turnkey contract.