Name of the Project
Rijnland Route road connection project.

Location
The Netherlands.

Client
Province of South Holland.

Project Description
The Rijnland Route is being built to improve the accessibility and traffic flow in the region, and stimulate economic growth.

The project involves the construction of a new road connection from Katwijk using the A44 to the A4 at Leiden.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project is valued at €492-million.

Duration
The construction of the project is expected to take six years to complete.

Latest Developments
Comol5, a joint venture comprising TBI companies Mobilis and Croonwolter&dros
(25% each), DEME Infra Marine Contractors (25%) and VINCI Construction Grands Projets (25%), has been awarded the construction contract for the Rijnland Route.

Comol5 will be responsible for the reconstruction of the Leiden West motorway junction and the construction of the 4 km new road N434, including a 2.2-km-long bored tunnel. Comol5 will also build 12 km of motorway widening and adaptations to the A4 and A44 required for construction of the Rijnland Route.

The contract also comprises maintenance for 15 years.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Comol5 (road construction and maintenance contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Province of South Holland Transportation Authority, Martijn den Dekker, tel +31 617 719800 or email mw.den.dekker@pzh.nl.