As a result of the construction of a new government quarter, the main road through the center of Oslo will be closed for three years. Major traffic problems are expected, but so far the traffic is flowing well. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has worked to minimize the damaging effects and burden of the closure. Ring 1 in Oslo will be closed for three years due to the construction of a new government quarter. Photo: Zhilwan Manbari / news – Three years is a long time More people are walking in the city on Monday morning. Bjørn Anders Gislerud is one of those who feel the consequences of the closure early on. He believes this can be problematic when driving out of town. – I have to take a big detour and that creates a lot of traffic. It becomes difficult when you have to visit family who do not live in the city. – For my part, it is quite hopeless that it has been closed for so long. Here you can read about what Oslo municipality has done to prevent chaos in the city streets: Siri Gussiås Nerland agrees that three years of closure is a very long time. – I usually take the 37 bus. I think it will be interesting to see how it goes. She nevertheless hopes that people are adaptable and believes that everyone will be able to adapt to the new roads eventually. – I think mostly of those who drive, but I hope that they can also adapt. Siri Gussiås Nerland usually takes the 37 bus, which has now been given a new route. Photo: Hallgeir Braastad / news – It’s complicated anyway Thor Arvid Dyrerud calls himself a morning cyclist and he says that he doesn’t think it will affect his cycling through the city centre. – I think it’s going really well, I’m more worried about the traffic through the city centre. He wonders if people understand if they have to do something other than just drive. – Now it’s complicated no matter which direction you come from, because it’s being built everywhere. Thor Arvid Dyrerud cycles through the city centre, and doesn’t notice much of a difference after Ring 1 is closed. Photo: Hallgeir Braastad / news National Road Administration: Leave the car on Monday morning the Hammersborg tunnel and the Vaterland tunnel were closed. This is where the work begins, which will continue for three years. – This is a project with construction on both sides. There is demanding work to be done. The tunnel will be sunk eight meters into the ground due to terrorism protection of the new government building, says Elin Hermanstad Havik, project manager for Ring 1 in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. MESSAGE TO MOTORISTS: Elin Hermanstad Havik, project manager for Ring 1 in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, asks motorists to think twice before driving into central Oslo. Photo: Hallgeir Braastad / news She has a clear message for motorists who are considering driving in central Oslo. – The Norwegian Public Roads Administration recommends that those who cannot drive into central Oslo choose public transport, cycle or walk. Those who must drive in central Oslo must take a detour via the E18 and the Opera tunnel. CLOSED: The Hammersborg Tunnel is closed from Monday morning. Photo: Zhilwan Manbari / news Traffic runs as normal At twelve o’clock on Monday, traffic flows smoothly on the main road network around Oslo. – At the moment, it looks like the traffic is going relatively unimpeded. There is not a lot of traffic in the city center around the center of Oslo. This is confirmed by traffic operator Arvid Wahlstrøm from the Norwegian Road Administration. – This also applies to the major access roads into the capital. HOLIDAY TRAFFIC: On Monday, there is moderate traffic on the E18 at Hjortnes into Oslo. Photo: Web camera / Norwegian Public Roads Administration Norwegian Public Roads Administration does not have an overview of the municipal streets. This is the status of what is happening on the main roads: – This is going to be tough City council leader, Eirik Lae Solberg (H), believes chaos is inevitable. – This is going to be tough and challenging for us who live in Oslo and travel in Oslo. He says that there will be a demanding traffic situation and that it is important that people are prepared. The Norwegian Road Administration still fears chaos, but is waiting to throttle car traffic further until August. The city council leader asks everyone to think about whether they can choose to walk, cycle or travel by public transport. Photo: Rolf Petter Olaisen / news Here you can read more about how it affects you who take the bus: Published 01.07.2024, at 08.28 Updated 01.07.2024, at 13.47
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