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Only two mountain passes completely open for traffic between the east and west of Norway

The weather continues to create problems. Only two mountain passes between Eastern and Western Norway were completely open on Sunday morning.

Only two mountain passes completely open for traffic between the east and west of Norway
Photo: Statens vegvesen / NTB

According to the newspaper Bergens Tidende, the mountain passes over Filefjell and Haukelifjell were open in the morning, connecting the east and west. 

Long list of closed mountain passes

County road 50 Hol-Aurland, national road 7 over Hardangervidda, county road 53 Årdal-Tyin, national road 13 over Vikafjellet and national road 13 over Strynefjellet are closed.

On national road 52 over Hemsedalsfjellet, there is column driving and at least 1-2 hours of waiting time.

Furthermore, the E6 over Dovre may be closed at short notice due to wind and snow.

Note: The picture used is for illustration purposes only.

Source: © NTB Scanpix / #Norway Today / #NorwayTodayNews

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