Skanska has signed a contract with the Norwegian Road Authority to build the new E6 highway between Sommerset and Megården in Nordland County, including three tunnels.
The NOK4.4bn (€380m) contract consists of approximately 21.5km of new road between Sommerset and Megården. The work includes the design and construction of three tunnels, totalling approximately 13.8km, approximately 6.9km of road, three bridges and several smaller constructions.
The project will be certified to BREEAM Infrastructure “Design and Construction phase” very good.
The E6 Sommerset-Megården is the southernmost and first stage of the overall project E6 Megården-Mørsvikbotn. The project is part of the long-term work to increase traffic safety and capacity on the current E6 south of Bodø so that the road system stimulates growth and development in the region.
Detailed engineering will start immediately, and construction work is expected to begin this month. The road is planned to be completed during summer 2031.
Skanska in joint venture with Syltern also has the design and build contract for the 15km of new E6 road between Berkåk and Vindåsliene. The works include an 800m-long tunnel.
