Skanska has signed a contract with National Highway Authority of the Czech Republic to build a highway in Moravský Písek, in eastern Czech Republic. The contract is worth EUR 47M, about SEK 490M, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the third quarter 2022.

The construction of the 4.1-kilometer section between Moravský Písek and Bzenec, including four bridges and one multi-level crossing, will be financed by the European Regional Development Fund, OP Integrated Infrastructure 2014-2020 and the state budget.

The expected construction commencement date is September 2022, and completion is scheduled for March 2025.