The bridge was constructed as part of the rerouting of the European route E6 outside Uddevalla, which reduced traffic congestion in the city and shortened traveling distance by 12.8 km (8.0 mi).

[2] Structural engineering for the bridge was carried out by Johs Holt AS, and Skanska Teknik AB.

Skanska also served as general contractor, with subcontractors Alpin Technik und Ingenieurservice GmbH (general), VSL International (cables), Mageba (bearings), and PERI GmbH (formwork and scaffolding).

The bridge and the connecting Sunningeleden cost of SEK 900 M (US$111 M) in 2000 currency values.

[1] Civil engineers have tested pulse electro-thermal de-icing - a way to use a burst of electricity to remove ice caked on walls or windows.