Essential Roadwork Causes Nightly E10 Shutdown

Travelers along the E10 highway between Lødingen and the Tjeldsund Bridge should prepare for continued overnight closures. Originally slated to conclude sooner, the Norwegian Public roads Administration (NPRA) has announced an extension to the roadwork, pushing the final closure to the night of May 15th-16th.

Complete Road Blockage: No Passage Permitted

During the specified hours, the E10 will be entirely inaccessible. This means no passage for any vehicles, including private cars, commercial traffic, and even emergency services. The NPRA acknowledges the critically important inconvenience this causes, especially given the absence of local detours.

If we do not get to do this now, we risk that overwater causes serious damage to today’s road. This in turn can lead to bigger and long -term problems.

Norwegian Public Roads Administration

Emergency Contingency Plans in place

While the closure is absolute, the NPRA assures the public that contingency plans are in place for genuine emergencies. If a larger crisis were to occur, masses have been prepared to quickly build an emergency passage for emergency vehicles, stated Lisbeth Edvardsen of the NPRA. This rapid-response capability aims to mitigate potential risks arising from the road closure.

Addressing water Management for New Construction

Precise Vegdrift AS, the contractor responsible for the work, is installing temporary culverts to manage excess water from the Hålogalandsvegen construction site. This proactive measure is crucial to prevent damage to the existing E10 infrastructure. The NPRA emphasizes that a permanent water management solution will only be implemented upon the completion and opening of the new E10 highway.

preventing Long-Term Road Damage

the NPRA underscores the necessity of these disruptive measures. Failure to address the overwater issue now could lead to significant and prolonged damage to the existing road. Such damage would result in even greater inconvenience and potential safety hazards for travelers in the long run.

Revised Closure Schedule

Here’s the updated schedule for the E10 closures:

• May 14th (Wednesday): 10:00 PM to May 15th (Thursday) 5:00 AM
• May 15th (Thursday): 10:00 PM to May 16th (Friday) 5:00 AM

Understanding and Patience Requested

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration expresses regret for the considerable disruption caused by these essential roadworks. They appeal to the public for understanding and patience as they work to ensure the long-term integrity and safety of the E10 highway.