Preparatory road contract E-1.1 is the 1st construction stage in the project 17 and 720 Dyrstad-Sprova-Malm. The contract shall construct access roads to a land abutment for a new bridge, on both sides of Beitstadsundet, as well as a connection road between Tjuin industrial area and the municipal road that goes to Strømnes. Future road development shall also be prepared in this contract by laying out bias at Østvik.

The contract includes cutting down forest, blasting, mass haulage, filling and levelling for roads.

The contract is subject to the Norwegian Parliament approving the toll money application for the project. The Norwegian Parliament's decision is (expected to be) in October or December 2016. If the application is approved, the contract will be signed by 14.1.2017.