The construction work starts in August this year, and according to schedule, the work will be completed by 30 June 2004. Veidekke allows for a labour force of approximately 25 skilled workers on the project.

The contract price is NOK 113 million excluding VAT. The new road stretch will partly be financed as a toll-road project.

For further information, please contact Project Manager Kåre Strand, Veidekke ASA,