National road 3 through Østerdalen is now open, but several other major connections in southern Norway are still closed.
, but Østerdalen is already open
“We understand that people are frustrated and would like to know when roads might reopen. We must bear in mind that it will take some time. That's what department director Cato Løkken at the Norwegian Public Roads Authority says on Thursday afternoon about extreme weather "Hans".
We will open the roads as soon as it is safe and possible. Unfortunately, it is difficult to give good information when this will happen - he adds.
“Some closed roads have not even been properly checked. We need to specifically assess the risk for each section. In many places, we also have to deal with demanding and extensive cleaning and repair work,” he explains.
“Both the National Roads Authority and our contractors are ready to start road opening works as soon as it is safe and possible,” sums up Cato Løkken.
This is what the road situation looks like on Friday morning:
On Friday morning, these main roads are closed:
- E6 between Dombås and Oppdal
- E6 between Nord-Fron and Sør-Fron
- Rv 7 between Hønefoss and Geilo (the road is open between Hønefoss and Gol for cars under 7,5 tonnes)
- E16 in Bagno
- Rv 15 Ottadalen
- E134 between Mjøndalen and Hokksund
More than 100 roads in southern Norway are closed. Most are county roads.
Roadblocks are set up to ensure the safety of road users. It is important to follow them and not to drive past the closed road.
Detour restrictions
Please note that current detours may have restrictions. Many county roads are not able to withstand heavier vehicles. It is important to check any restrictions before driving.
Research before driving
The situation is changing fast. Search for updated information if you must drive in affected areas. Limit driving to what is absolutely necessary.
Sources of information about the road situation:
- Traffic reports can be found at at www.vegvesen.no/trafikk and in the Vegvesentrafikk app.
- Norwegian Road Administration website on extreme weather conditions Hans: www.vegvesen.no/hans
- Vegttrafikksentralene na Twitter / X : @VTSost , @VTSMidt , @VTSvest , @VtsNord and @VTSMidt
- Public telephone number 175
- Media
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Source: Statens vegvesen
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