Road Construction and Rehabilitation
Tunnel
Rock Excavation an Blasting Works
Water and Wastewater
Ongoing

E18 West Corridor, Contract E102

The E‑102 project is organised as an internal joint venture (JV) within Skanska Anlegg and comprises extensive infrastructure works on the main access route into Oslo along the E18, between the Fornebu interchange and Strand.

Road Construction and Rehabilitation
Tunnel
Rock Excavation an Blasting Works
Water and Wastewater

Client

Statens vegvesen

Construction period

August 2023

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January 2030

Contract value

4.600 MNOK

Enterprise format

Totalentreprise 8407

Geography

Fornebukrysset - Strand, Stabekk

Tunnelpåhugg sept 25

Summary

The contract covers the construction of a total of 2.3 km of new 2x3‑lane E18 motorway between the Fornebu interchange and Strand, as well as a continuous new cycle path along the entire stretch and a new access road to Fornebu. As part of the construction works, we will build 660 metres of the Høvik Tunnel and 440 metres of the Gjønnes Tunnel.

The contract also includes modifications to the local road network, including pedestrian and bicycle routes. In total, approximately 60 large and small structures and technical buildings will be constructed.

The project will be BREEAM Infrastructure certified, with an ambition level of Excellent. Construction works began in summer 2023 and are scheduled for completion in early 2030.

Work Performed by MD

  • Drill‑and‑blast excavation for the entire project
  • Replacement of existing water and wastewater pipelines (VA) for Bærum Municipality
  • Cable routing and ducting
  • Backfilling of structures
  • Road construction up to finalised/restored green areas

Work Performed by Subcontractors

  • KC stabilisation
  • Mass transport
  • Drilling for water and wastewater installations
  • Asphalt works
  • Landscaping and horticultural works

Challenges and Complexity

The E102 project is one of the largest construction and civil engineering projects in Norway, with numerous parallel activities on the critical path. We work in close proximity to the main E18 corridor and its many neighbours — including private residences, businesses, schools, public transport, and vulnerable road users. The project involves a wide range of complex and heavy structural works, and we encounter challenging ground conditions throughout the alignment.

HSE Challenges and Measures
External Environment

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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