Norwegian highways see widening projects

An upgrade to Norway’s E39 and E6 routes is being planned, in a bid to boost traffic flow and also to optimise safety. The projects are being managed by Norway’s state-owned road contractor Nye Veier. The E39 will be widened and improved between Flekkefjord and Ålgård. Meanwhile E6 will be widened and improved between Ulsberg and Melhus. In addition the E6 will also be upgraded from Moelv to Øyer as well as from Kvål to Melhus.
December 17, 2018 Read time: 1 min

An upgrade to Norway’s E39 and E6 routes is being planned, in a bid to boost traffic flow and also to optimise safety. The projects are being managed by Norway’s state-owned road contractor Nye Veier. The E39 will be widened and improved between Flekkefjord and Ålgård. Meanwhile E6 will be widened and improved between Ulsberg and Melhus. In addition the E6 will also be upgraded from Moelv to Øyer as well as from Kvål to Melhus.

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