On Friday morning, clean-up work started at the site, according to The friend of the fatherland.
A geologist and geotechnician have examined the crash site with a drone, among other things, the situation has been assessed as unsafe.
– There is a great danger that it could slide further, and therefore cleaning is required both of the slope where the landslide has occurred, and of the surrounding terrain. It can then be cleared and secured, with the aim of – in the first instance – being able to open one lane, says construction manager Ina Rognlid in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration in a press release.
– For the time being, it looks like there are sections on both sides of the slide that are too unstable to be able to stand in the long term, says senior engineer Rudi Malmo in the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
This could mean long queues if you intended to drive the E18 through Tvedestrand at the weekend.
– If you are going to drive on the E18 through Tvedestrand municipality this weekend, you must be prepared that the road is closed, that the detour takes at least 30 minutes longer, and that there may also be queues on the detour, says Rognlid.
May remain closed for two weeks
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– We hope that we can open traffic on one field when all loose rock has been removed. We will continue the security work while the traffic passes, says senior engineer Malmo.
In the worst case, it can take 14 days before the road opens again.
The slide occurred just before 3 o’clock from a steep slope above the road at Lundeslettene in Tvedestrand. Six people were evacuated.
There is a detour via Vegårshei, which can present challenges.
Asking motorists to consider whether they must drive
– We are aware that it is a challenging detour. Traffic conditions can be difficult if there is a lot of traffic. We have posted traffic controllers at various points along the bypass, but we encourage all road users to plan well, says construction manager Ina Rognlid in The Norwegian Road Administration.
The Swedish Road Administration asks motorists to consider whether they must drive.
– It is Friday and normally a day with a lot of traffic eventually, says Rognlid.
The bypass is not approved for modular vehicle trains.
The slide happened just before 3 o’clock on Friday night and is around 100 meters long, according to the police.
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2024-09-08 07:46:04
Landslide Closes E18 Road in Tvedestrand, Norway: Updates and Safety Precautions
A landslide occurred on Wednesday morning near Lundeslettene in Tvedestrand, Agder, Norway, blocking the E18 road and prompting the evacuation of six people from the area [[1][2][3]]. The road remains closed, and authorities have warned motorists of potential long queues and traffic disruptions.
According to reports, a geologist and geotechnician examined the crash site with a drone and assessed the situation as unsafe due to the risk of further landslides [[ Original Article ]]. Cleaning and securing the slope and surrounding terrain are necessary to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of drivers.
Construction manager Ina Rognlid stated that the aim is to open one lane initially, but sections on both sides of the slide are too unstable to be secured in the long term [[ Original Article ]]. This means that the road may remain closed for up to two weeks, depending on the progress of the clean-up and security work.
In the meantime, a detour via Vegårshei is available, but motorists are advised to plan ahead and expect delays of at least 30 minutes. Traffic controllers have been posted at various points along the bypass to mitigate potential challenges [[ Original Article ]].
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is urging motorists to consider whether their journey is necessary, as traffic conditions can be difficult and congested. “We encourage all road users to plan well,” said Rognlid [[ Original Article ]].
The landslide occurred at around 3:00 AM on Wednesday, and clean-up work began on Friday morning. Authorities are working to remove loose rock and debris to ensure the road is safe for travel.
Motorists are advised to check for updates on the road’s status before planning their journey and to consider alternative routes to avoid the affected area.
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