Tag: roads
Transport minister meets ‘train wreck’
Ketil Solvik-Olsen has long been one of the conservative government's most popular ministers, but he's suddenly meeting the proverbial train wreck. Not only does...
65 tunnels to close at night
Highway officials were warning of traffic disruptions in Western Norway when around 65 tunnels will be closed at night over the next several years...
Complaints pile up over snow and ice
Southern Norway is in the midst of its snowiest winter in years, creating huge challenges for those responsible for clearing streets and sidewalks. Ice...
Warnings up for slippery streets
UPDATED: Public transport was recommended as the best alternative where available on Wednesday: Exceptionally hazardous driving conditions caused by rain freezing on roads made...
Storms close nearly all mountain roads
State highway officials were warning on Friday that any motorists attempting to drive over the mountains of Southern Norway this weekend had better have...
Chinese get to build new bridge
Norway's state highway department, Statens vegvesen, has decided that a Chinese construction that submitted the lowest bid to build a bridge in Trøndelag will...
Chinese firm wins new stab at bridge
Politicians in Trøndelag have opted to show some "decency" when interpreting their bidding policy. They're now allowing the Chinese company Sichuan Road and Bridge...
Warnings up for both floods, snow
Winter is coming: A sudden plunge in temperatures accompanied by strong winds and precipitation surprised both residents and motorists in Southern Norway during the...
Transport spending creates jobs
The state is spending billions on improving Norway's roads and train service, and the investment in transport infrastructure seems to be paying off. A...
Highway officials warn against summer stress
It's summer holiday time in Norway, and thousands have hit the road on their way to holiday homes or other destinations. They're also likely...
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