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.
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