Leighton Holdings Ltd's (ASX:LEI) wholly owned subsidiary Leighton Asia has secured a $180 million contract in Hong Kong.
The construction of the Central Interchange of a strategic East-West highway route includes the building of two bridges and work on existing roads and landscaping.
Leighton says the bypass is an essential strategic route for traffic between the central business district of Hong Kong and the Eastern part of the island.
Work is due to start this month and expected to be complete in 2016.
Last month Leighton Asia, acting in a joint venture, was awarded a $409 million rail contract in Hong Kong.
Leighton Holdings booked a $615.13 million profit for the twelve months 30 June 2010.
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