The European Route 39, one of the main traffic arteries on Norway¹s southwest coast, will pass through the new tunnel.
The project has a total value of EUR 230M (USD 329M). It will be carried out by a JV in which Bilfinger holds a 60 per cent stake and the Norwegian company Stangeland 40 per cent.
Work on the 5km long twin tube tunnel includes construction of several access ramps as well as further connector tunnels. A 2.5km long new motorway section will also be built as will bicycle and pedestrian paths.
"Bilfinger is specialised in smart civil engineering projects in the area of mobility and looks forward to contributing its expertise to the construction of underground traffic routes", said Joachim Enenkel, member of the executive board at Bilfinger. The partner, Stangeland, will assume responsibility for earthworks and road construction.
The project will be completed in 2018. In addition to relieving traffic pressure in Stavanger, the Eiganes Tunnel is also expected to provide an improved inner city connection to the existing Ryfas Tunnel, an important transport link in southwest Norway.
