STRABAG-Led Consortium Wins €270M Czech Highway Contract in Major D1 Motorway Expansion

Introduction

In a significant boost to the Czech Republic’s transport infrastructure, the Directorate of Roads and Highways has announced the contract award for the D1 0136 Říkovice-Přerov highway project. The major road construction tender was awarded on 16 February 2026 to a STRABAG-led consortium, marking one of the most important government contracts in the country’s ongoing motorway modernization program.

Contract Details and Scope

According to the official contract award notice, the project carries an estimated value of CZK 6.92 billion and involves the construction of a 10.10 km four-lane divided highway built to category D26.5/120 standards. The new motorway section will connect the municipalities of Říkovice, Horní Moštěnice, and Přerov, forming a key link between previously completed and upcoming D1 motorway sections.

The scope of work includes :-

• Construction of three major interchanges: Říkovice, Přerov West, and Přerov North

• Development of 13 bridge structures along the main route

• Delivery of the technically complex SO209 flyover, which will span the Precheza industrial area, the Bečva River, and the Olomouc-Přerov railway corridor

The project continues the D1 0135 section and will connect to the future D1 0137 Přerov-Lipník nad Bečvou segment, strengthening one of Central Europe’s most strategic motorway corridors.

Entities Involved

The contracting authority is the Directorate of Roads and Highways of the Czech Republic, headquartered in Prague.
The winning bidder is a multinational consortium led by STRABAG, with partners:

• STRABAG a.s. and STRABAG s.r.o.

• Doprastav a.s.

• IDS - Engineering and Transport Constructions Olomouc a.s.

• STRABAG AG

• STRABAG Infrastruktura Południe Sp. z o.o.

Economic and Industry Significance

This awarded tender represents a major milestone in improving transport connectivity in the Olomouc Region. The D1 motorway is a crucial European transport artery linking Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, and forms part of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The project is expected to reduce congestion, improve freight efficiency, and support regional economic growth.

About the Winning Consortium

STRABAG is one of Europe’s largest construction groups, with extensive experience in large-scale motorway, bridge, and infrastructure projects across Central and Eastern Europe. The consortium’s strong technical capacity and cross-border expertise likely played a decisive role in the procurement evaluation.

Conclusion

Construction is expected to move forward rapidly following the February 2026 contract signing. Once completed, the Říkovice-Přerov section will close a critical gap in the D1 corridor, accelerating mobility and trade across the Czech Republic. Industry observers anticipate further procurement news as additional D1 segments progress through upcoming tender phases.