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    10 December 2025

    GelreGroen consortium reaches financial close for ViA15 project

    On 9 December 2025, the GelreGroen consortium, including BESIX Nederland, achieved the financial close with Rijkswaterstaat for the ViA15 DBFM project in the Netherlands. BESIX Invest played a pivotal role in structuring the financing.

    ​A new, wider motorway corridor

    With ViA15, Rijkswaterstaat is working on a robust solution for the daily traffic jams in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region in the east of the Netherlands. The project involves the construction of a new section of motorway (A15) and the widening of parts of the existing A12 and A15. In addition, a bridge approximately 2.5 kilometres long will be built over the Pannerdensch Canal and a sunken motorway will be realised over a length of more than three kilometres at Groessen/Helhoek. Finally, a parallel fast cycle route will be built alongside the motorway.  

    ​By extending the A15 to connect with the A12, and widening both routes in key sections, accessibility in the Arnhem–Nijmegen region will improve significantly, creating a direct corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Germany.

    DBFM contract

    The GelreGroen consortium – BESIX, Dura Vermeer, HOCHTIEF, Van Oor and John Laing – is responsible for the design, construction, financing, and 20‑year operation and maintenance of the infrastructure.

    At BESIX Nederland, we are proud to contribute to this important infrastructure project. Together with our partners, we look forward to delivering ViA15 and improving connectivity in the Netherlands. We thank Rijkswaterstaat for placing their trust in our consortium.
    Boudewijn Bartholomeeusen
    Deputy Director, BESIX Nederland

    BESIX Invest's expertise

    ​BESIX Invest, the investment arm of BESIX Group, played a crucial role in structuring the project financing. The consortium leveraged BESIX Invest’s extensive experience with DBFM (Design, Build, Finance & Maintenance) contracts, supported by a strong network of lenders and advisors. BESIX Invest also acts as a shareholder in the project.

    I’m very proud that, together with our partners, we have reached financial close for ViA15. The consortium could rely on BESIX Invest’s deep expertise in structuring DBFM contracts. Now we look forward to the next step: execution.
    David Mariage
    Senior Manager Structured Finance, BESIX Invest

    Looking ahead

    Preparatory works began in autumn, including utility diversions, soil investigations and site set‑up. Early 2026 will see construction of the site access road, followed by the main works. The route is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2031.

    More information on the project's website (in Dutch):

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