The Province of Friesland has awarded Heijmans the contract to construct the Central Axis North 2 Project. The project involves a 7 kilometre stretch between Dokkum and Feanwâlden/De Westereen, in northeast Friesland. The contract is worth around € 22 million.
The Central Axis is a new dual carriageway connecting the town of Dokkum (Lauwersseewei) and the village of Nijega. The ring roads around the villages Hurdegaryp and Garyp are also included in the project. The project significantly improves accessibility and traffic safety in northeast Friesland. The quality of life in the surrounding villages will also be enhanced due to the reduction in through-traffic after the completion of the Central Axis.
The Central Axis project is subdivided into five subcontracts. The section awarded to Heijmans is the first of these, comprising the construction of a 7 kilometre dual carriageway and 4 viaducts, one of which is a crossover for fauna. The remaining sections are expected to be awarded in the near future.
In acquiring this contract, Heijmans combined general national knowledge with specific regional knowledge and skills. The contract was awarded on the basis of a design and construct contract. Work planning will start in 2013, after which construction will commence. The major share of the effort will take place in 2014 and 2015. The carriageway is expected to be opened by the end of 2015.
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