Although the old crossing in Svinesund is only open to certain groups, the police are aware that many other travelers are trying to use this crossing.
ZWe returned 411 cars in which travelers cannot use the old Svinesund
- At the same time, we had to turn around 50 percent of the traffic in the old Svinesund. In the last 24 hours, however, we have returned 411 cars in which travelers are unable to use the old Svinesund. The number of legal crossings over the same period was 155, says section head Merete Beck in the eastern police district.
We are talking, among other things, about the medical staff who work at the hospital in Kalnes
The fact that so many cars have to be turned around creates queues and waiting times for those who can legally use this border crossing.
- We are talking about, among others, the medical staff who work in the hospital in Kalnes, home nursing and other socially critical functions. It is very important for these groups not to stand in line in old Svinesund. Therefore, we ask travelers who do not fall under these exceptions to use legal border crossings.
Police see that many are "trying their hand" in old Svinesund when they see that the queue at E6 is often very long.
- All they do is potentially create problems for other people. In addition, despite the desire to shorten the queue, they will still stand at the end of waiting for E6. Right after they are turned back from old Svinesund, says Beck.
