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Bridge in Sollefteå closed for five weeks after truck strike

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  • Bridge over Edsforsen in Sollefteå closed after truck strike
  • Closure from May 18 to June 18, 2026, for all traffic
  • Detour routes: heavy traffic via road 348; other traffic via roads 911, 979, 90, 983

The closure will run from May 18 to June 18, 2026, and applies to pedestrians, cyclists, and moped riders as well as vehicles. Heavy traffic is being redirected to road 348, while other traffic, including emergency services and ambulances, must follow orange diversion signs via roads 911, 979, 90, and 983. The detour is estimated to take up to 25 minutes from bridge to bridge.

Repair work will mainly take place on weekdays from 07:00 to 17:00, with possible longer hours. ” He added that the authority aims to minimise disruption and reopen as soon as possible. The cause of the truck strike and whether there were any injuries have not been disclosed.

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