Italian contractor Impresa Grassetto said it will complete the construction of the Trojane motorway tunnel in eastern Slovenia on schedule even though JV partner, local firm RGD, has walked off the job. RGD said it was forced to quit on 6 November as a result of "difficulties and irregularities since the start of the project". Impresa Grassetto denied any responsibility for the decision, and, despite the completion pledge has been unable to settle outstanding contractual issues with RGD.