Bollnäs

Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Söderhamnsvägen and Långrörsvägen in Bollnäs will begin in May 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, according to major media reports. The project aims to enhance traffic safety in the area, though specific details on disruptions and costs remain unclear.

Region Gävleborg has announced plans to upgrade Bollnäs Hospital this year, including better ventilation and a safer environment, with closures scheduled for summers 2025 and 2026.

Bollnäs Bostäder has implemented camera surveillance in its garbage rooms since February, with immediate positive effects on cleanliness and order, according to the company. The municipal housing company introduced a tag system and mis-sorting fees to enforce source sorting, resulting in around 300 residents receiving fines.

Bollnäs municipality and Region Gävleborg have initiated a joint investigation following a tragic event in Bollnäs to analyze efforts and collaboration for future risk reduction.