The Homstvedt鈥揗elleby section is part of the 脴stfold package, which includes the expansion of the E18 Expressway from Oslo to the Swedish border. The E18 Expressway in 脴stfold is one of the principal connections between Norway and Sweden and is included in what is designated the Nordic triangle, Stockholm-Copenhagen-Oslo.
The new E18 Expressway will be constructed through a forest and agricultural area between Homstvedt and Melleby in 脴stfold, which is on the border to northern Bohusl盲n in Sweden. In total, the section of highway will be 4.3km long, with alternating two, three and four lanes. The project also includes the construction of a 150m tunnel and four new bridges.
The new E18 will be constructed outside densely populated areas and the objective is to increase traffic safety.
Work will start this summer 2012 and is scheduled for completion in summer 2014.
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