Veidekke has been commissioned by theSwedish Transport Administration to convert the Hindsberg-Muggebo section of E20 near Mariestad into a 2+2 road. The project is an execution contract to a value of approx.SEK 550 million and is expected to be completed in spring 2027.Veidekke's assignment includes the construction of approx. 5.1 km four-lane motorway with a central barrier, as well as two traffic areas with bridge renovations and a traffic control point. The project also includes a pedestrian bridge, a bridge over the riverTidan , a fauna bridge and a bridge to accommodate a private road. The new road section connects to the E20 sections Götene-Mariestad to the south and Muggebo-Tjos to the north. "This is an important and highly prioritised remodelling that will improve road safety and expand options for commuting to work and for transport in general. We look forward to starting work on this stage together withVeidekke ," says Håkan Sonesson, project manager at theSwedish Transport Administration . "It is inspiring to be able to contribute to the E20 development in this region, and we are eager to get the project going. We look forward to cooperating closely with theSwedish Transport Administration on this important public project," saysGustav Brandstedt , project manager at Veidekke Anläggning SydMitt. "We are happy to boostVeidekke's presence in the region through this project. Over the years, we have completed several strong projects with theSwedish Transport Administration , and I am confident that, together, we will deliver yet another project that provides value to all parties," saysPeter Svenningsson , regional manager at Veidekke Anläggning SydMitt. The project is one of three remaining stages of the E20 development, which will improve traffic safety, contribute to regional growth and improve transport conditions on one ofSweden's most important roads. Improved road safety and accessibility for both goods and people help link the country's different regions together. The contract is included in the Q1 2024 order book. More about E20 past Mariestad (https://bransch.trafikverket.se/en/startpage/projects/Road -construction-projects/e20-forbi-mariestad/) For more information, contact: Marcus C Nilsson, EVP Veidekke Infrastructure Sweden, ph. +46 76 840 05 56 JørgenWiese Porsmyr , CFO Veidekke ASA, ph. +47 907 59 058Veidekke press photos (https://veidekke.fotoware.cloud/fotoweb/archives/5028 -Pressebilder-Veidekke/) Subscribe to notices from Veidekke (http://veidekke.com/no/borsmeldinger/abonner -pa-meldinger/)Veidekke is one of Scandinavia's largest contractors. In addition to undertaking all types of building and civil engineering assignments, the group also maintains roads and produces asphalt and aggregates.Veidekke emphasises stakeholder involvement and local experience. Its annual turnover is approximatelyNOK 39 billion , and half of its 8,000 employees own shares in the company.Veidekke is listed on theOslo Stock Exchange , and has posted a profit every year since its inception in 1936.
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