The project is organised as an internal joint venture (JV) within Skanska Anlegg and involves the development of a new road section between Bjørum in Bærum and Skaret in Hole municipality.
Client
Statens vegvesen
Construction period
June 2020
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July 2026
Contract value
3.000 MNOK
Enterprise format
Totalentreprise (8407)
Geography
Sollihøgda, Bærum og Hole Kommune
The new alignment will have a total length of 8.4 kilometres and will be constructed as a four‑lane motorway with a speed limit of 100 km/h. The new route will remove a bottleneck and significantly improve traffic safety along the stretch.
The existing E16 will be rebuilt and adapted as a local road, combined with pedestrian and bicycle paths. On the 3.5‑kilometre stretch towards Sollihøgda, the maximum permitted gradient of 5 percent is utilised.
Parts of the road will be constructed in open cuts and will involve extensive rock excavation, controlled blasting, and large‑scale earthmoving. The project area is located near a protected watercourse, a nature reserve, and the boundary of the Marka recreational area, which places strict requirements on execution and environmental stewardship.
E16 tunnel
The project has been carried out with particular emphasis on safeguarding both the external environment and health, safety and environment (HSE) throughout the entire construction period. Its location near vulnerable natural areas, watercourses, and the boundary of the recreational zone, combined with demanding tunnel operations, has placed high requirements on planning, technical solutions, and continual follow‑up. Through targeted measures, the use of appropriate materials, and systematic monitoring, environmental impact has been minimised and safety for both workers and road users has been strengthened.
We are happy to answer any questions or discuss the projects and experience we have gained over 25 years as a contractor.
Håvard Kjendseth
Project Director Greater Oslo Region
Vassdrag under E16
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