Consultation underway to decide on route of north Dijon bypass. If a western route is chosen, tunnels will be required. Initial estimates range from $110 million to $ 180 million for the 6 - 12 km of highway required, including about 1 km of tunnel. June 2000.Invitation to tender by restricted procedure, deadline 20.03.2009, for construction of 2 x 600 m-long Peute Combe tunnel with three crosspassages and 12 niches. Drill/blast in rock with bolts, mesh and shotcrete as necessary. Work to commence March, 2010 for 25 months. Specs and docs from Roger Gabette, tel +33 3802 94413, e-mail srmo-dre21@developpement-durable.gouv.fr. Further information from Yves Chamerois at SNCF/DI, fax +33 1416 24879, e-mail yves.chamerois@sncf.fr. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=049559-2009 09/09.
