Start of a weekend in Northern Norway with very difficult driving conditions. Several closed and crowded roads at the beginning of the weekend.
– The biggest problem is snowdrifts caused by a lot of snow and wind. At the moment the situation is most difficult in Nordland. However, the storm will move north towards Troms and Finnmark and will remain there through the weekend. So says Håvard Langmo in Vegtrafikksentralen nord w Norwegian Road Administration Public.
Some roads are also closed or in danger of being closed due to landslides and the danger of landslides.
Stay on top of the weather and driving conditions
The few roads affected by the storm are sections that are rarely closed or congested.
"You should think twice before venturing into the worst-hit areas in the coming days," encourages Langmo.
For those who need to go out and drive, I recommend that you get your bearings before leaving:
- Follow the weather forecast and check traffic reports vegvesen.no/trafikk before riding. Remember that a convoy can be brought in and roads can be closed in no time, says Langmo.
Vegtrafikksentralen nord also constantly tweets about the traffic situation and incidents in Northern Norway.
Photo: Knut Opeide / Statens vegvesen
Source: Norwegian Public Roads Authority
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