Costly tag for Arnhem crossing

THE CONSTRUCTION of the crossing for the A15 highway near Arnhem in the Netherlands now looks likely to cost up to €1 billion. It is required to reduce traffic density on surrounding minor roads and improve connections through to neighbouring Germany. The project was originally estimated to cost €750 million, of which the regional partners are to pay €112.5 million. A further €262.5 million is to be raised from tolls. However, this budget does not provide for the option, which includes a tunnel under the Pa
May 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min
THE CONSTRUCTION of the crossing for the A15 highway near Arnhem in the Netherlands now looks likely to cost up to €1 billion.

It is required to reduce traffic density on surrounding minor roads and improve connections through to neighbouring Germany.

The project was originally estimated to cost €750 million, of which the regional partners are to pay €112.5 million. A further €262.5 million is to be raised from tolls. However, this budget does not provide for the option, which includes a tunnel under the Pannerdensch Canal.

It is unlikely that the regional partners would be able to increase their contribution sufficiently to include the tunnel.

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