Norway. Vegfinans Rv23 Dagslett-Linnes AS

Date of agreement:14 Jul 2016
Country:Norway
Customer:Vegfinans Rv23 Dagslett-Linnes AS
Amount in NOK:NOK 1,000 million
Amount in EUR:EUR 107.2 million
Maturity:20.5 years
NACE sector / loan type:Construction

Project

The loan has been provided for the construction of a new road section and tunnel from Dagslett to Linnes in the county of Buskerud approximately 40 kilometres south of Oslo. The new road section will be 5.5 kilometres long in total, including a 2.2-kilometer tunnel, two crossings and a bridge.

In addition to reducing travel time, the new road section will alleviate congestion problems typical to this route and improve traffic safety.

The new road is expected to open for traffic in 2021. The total project cost is estimated at NOK 2,420 million.

Vegfinans Rv23 Dagslett-Linnes AS is a special purpose company established by Vegfinans A/S.

Fulfilment of NIB's mandate

Business activities in the region and its economy are expected to benefit from shorter and more predictable travel times and improved logistics. 

Sustainability summary

The project is not expected to have any significant environmental impacts.

Press release
15.07.2016

NIB finances road construction in southern Norway

Press release

NIB finansierer en veiforbindelse og tunnel sør for Oslo