Skanska has a 70% share of the US$233.5m contract for the bridge, which is called Hisingsbron.

Hisingsbron

The scope of work for the steel and concrete lift bridge includes making provision for tram and road connections. Machines and control systems for the bridge are also included in the contract, as well as the demolition of the existing bridge.

The project will employ up to 250 people from Skanska. MT Højgaard is responsible for the steelwork and the mechanics.

Construction is scheduled to start in January 2017 and the project is expected to be completed 2022.

Hisingsbron