U.S., Oct. 29 -- The Vinci-built bypass around Regina, capital of the Province of Saskatchewan in Canada, has been opened following a four-year construction phase.

The bypass comprises 61km of road, of which 37km is newly built and 24km upgraded, with 12 new interchanges and 33 new bridges and viaducts. The project represents an investment of C$1.9bn (around $1.45 bn).

"The bypass illustrates VINCI's capacity to deliver large-scale projects on budget and on time while proposing the highest standards of quality, safety and technical innovations adapted to the harsh climate of Western Canada," said the company in a statement.

"It is also a concrete demonstration of the VINCI Group's concession-construction business model, combining the e...