Norway: Oslo-Bærum motorway garners more political support

Construction of a motorway from Oslo to the western coastal suburb town of Bærum moved a step closer after it gained more political support. The Norwegian Liberal Party – Venstre - and the Christian Democratic Party – KrF – said in Parliament that they back the idea, according to media reports. A final plan for the motorway – which could cost around €1.41 billion - could be approved by this autumn with construction to start in 2019. Work might take around five years. Oslo and the wealthy town of Bærum are a
May 26, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Construction of a motorway from Oslo to the western coastal suburb town of Bærum moved a step closer after it gained more political support.


The Norwegian Liberal Party – Venstre - and the Christian Democratic Party – KrF – said in Parliament that they back the idea, according to media reports.

A final plan for the motorway – which could cost around €1.41 billion - could be approved by this autumn with construction to start in 2019. Work might take around five years.

Oslo and the wealthy town of Bærum are already connected by 13.3km of route E18.

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