The “Obchvat Nula“ consortium made up of Cintra, Macquarie Capital and PORR AG signed financing contracts for the realization of the Bratislava ring road, the D4-R7. The project is a PPP, with costs estimated to reach €1bn. It will be divided into two sections: the 27 km long D4 section between Jarovce and Rača, and a 32 km R7 section from Prievoz to Holice. Completion is scheduled for 2020. The consortium has concession to operate and maintain the ring road for 30 years starting from completion date. The European Investment Bank will contribute €425m.
