E6 Landslide Disrupts Commerce in Levanger, Urgent Detour Solutions Sought
Levanger, Norway – September 13, 2025, 10:49 PM CEST – A significant landslide has closed the E6 highway near Levanger, triggering major disruptions for businesses relying on the crucial transportation artery. The closure necessitates lengthy detours, raising concerns about delivery delays, increased costs, and potential economic impacts for the region.
The landslide, occurring today, September 13, 2025, demands a swift response to mitigate the consequences for both local and national trade. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is currently investigating potential bypass routes,including ground drilling to assess feasibility,while officials explore choice transport options like increased sea and rail freight capacity. The E6 serves as a vital link for goods moving throughout Norway, and its prolonged closure could substantially impact supply chains and regional commerce.
“There is a need to get a better solution to it,” stated a representative, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. “We are pleased that the Norwegian Public roads Administration has started work on ground drilling and investigation of new route now.”
Authorities are prioritizing the establishment of a temporary road to restore connectivity as quickly as possible. Concurrently, long-term solutions are being considered, including bolstering sea transport and accelerating planned railway improvements to provide alternative freight options. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has released images illustrating potential detour routes.
