Abu Dhabi deal for Italian firm

Italian contractor Salini Impregilo is to carry out a major road construction project in Abu Dhabi. The new road link will connect two of the islands forming part of Abu Dhabi, with the work expected to be complete by 2020. The project is worth US$200 million in all and Salini Impregilo will carry out both the design and building portions of the work involved.
December 14, 2017 Read time: 1 min

Italian contractor 7809 Salini Impregilo is to carry out a major road construction project in Abu Dhabi. The new road link will connect two of the islands forming part of Abu Dhabi, with the work expected to be complete by 2020. The project is worth US$200 million in all and Salini Impregilo will carry out both the design and building portions of the work involved.

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