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.
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.
