Marche-Umbria quadrilateral scheme underwayOn 30.10.2009, Quadrilatero Marche-Umbria SpA approved the Foligno-Pontelatrave section of SS 77, which comprises 17.5 km of roadway in Umbria to Colfiorito and 18.3 km in Marche region, with about 60% in tunnel. The total value is EUR1.95 billion. The design and construction contract is held by ATI Val di Chienti, comprising Strabag AG, CMC, Grandi Lavori Fincosit Centritalia and Consorzio Stabile. They have commenced the topographical and geognostic surveys, monitoring and expropriations, preparation of base camps and work at entrances to tunnels Borgo Tufico, Fossato di Vico and Gola della Rossa, for completion March, 2010 at a cost of EUR12 million. From that date the construction of three new tunnels will begin in accordance with the schedule. Visit it/116, www.quadrilaterospa.it, and www.valdichienti.net. 45/09.