On Tuesday, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration decided that all the wooden truss bridges built in the same way as Tretten bru should be closed. The 14 corresponding bridges will be closed until the cause is known. It is expected to create traffic problems and long detours for many. – We apologize for that, but as we assess the situation now, we have no other choice, says road director Ingrid Dahl Hovland. THE COLLAPSE: On Monday morning, Tretten bru in Øyer collapsed. Two people were stuck on the bridge in their cars and had to be rescued. Now the bridge will be demolished. Photo: Marte Iren Noreng Trøen / news Slow morning traffic On Wednesday morning, many motorists had to take detours to get to work and school. news’s reporter at Granli outside Kongsvinger describes the bypass at E16 as heavily trafficked. The decision to close the 14 corresponding bridges came after the Norwegian Road Administration assessed the situation on Tuesday. Of the total of 14 bridges that are closed, eight of them are in Viken, five in Innlandet and one in Nordland. Dramatic rescue operation Just after At 07.30 on Monday morning, neighbors on Tretten heard a crash when the glulam bridge from 2012 collapsed in the morning traffic. A car and a truck with drivers were stuck on the damaged bridge. The woman in the car managed to save herself, while the lorry driver had to be rescued by rescue helicopter. To be investigated Now it is clear that the Swedish Road Administration and Innlandet county are launching an external investigation into the bridge collapse. June this year. Nothing was found that led to the bridge being declared dangerous to traffic. Three points were found that needed maintenance, but the deadline for the work is set for 31 December 2024.
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Traffic delays after 14 wooden bridges were closed following the collapse of the Tretten bridge – news Innlandet – Local news, TV and radio
