Warsaw – The Astaldi Group has been awarded a contract worth €242 million for the construction of the south ring road of Warsaw, Poland. The execution of the works will allow for the completion of a major strategic infrastructure development project of the city, providing significant benefits related to the decongestion of city traffic. The contract includes the design and construction of approximately 5 km of dual carriageway, with two separate carriageways with 3 lanes in each direction, and the creation of 9 bridges, a twin-tube tunnel 2.3 km, 2 road junctions and all related works. The project was commissioned by the Directorate General of Roads and Highways of Poland, and construction will be financed with the help of EU funds. (9Colonne)