Construction
The design and construction of the tunnel took over seven years.
- The construction of the tunnel cost € 750 million.
- The Westerschelde Tunnel was constructed by the contractor combination Kombinatie Middelplaat Westerschelde comprising: BAM Infrabouw BV, Heijmans NV and Voormolen Bouw BV (Netherlands), Franki NV (Belgium), Philipp Holzmann AG and Wayss & Freytag AG (Germany).
- The tunnel opened on 14 March 2003.