China Communications Construction to build Iran’s North Highway project

The China Communications Construction Company is to take part in the second and third construction phases of Tehran’s north highway project. A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year marks the first time a Chinese contractor has worked in Iran. The second section covers around 23km and includes a 6.5km tunnel and a 16.5km highway. The third section spans about 45km, of which 38km will be through tunnels. Total cost is around US$2 billion, with the second section costing $500 million.
September 30, 2015 Read time: 1 min
The 2661 China Communications Construction Company is to take part in the second and third construction phases of Tehran’s north highway project.

A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year marks the first time a Chinese contractor has worked in Iran.

The second section covers around 23km and includes a 6.5km tunnel and a 16.5km highway. The third section spans about 45km, of which 38km will be through tunnels.

Total cost is around US$2 billion, with the second section costing $500 million.

The announcement comes after Iran announced this year that the Tabriz-Marand-Bazargan freeway looks likely to be built using foreign investment under a plan approved by the Organisation for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran.
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