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Haparandavägen closes May 18 for road upgrades

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Luleå kommun is improving the standard of Haparandavägen for heavier traffic between Vänortsrondellen (Porsön) and Rutviksreveln (Björsbyvägen intersection).

Official2 backing sources

The road will be closed to through traffic from 18 May to 10 July 2026.

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Trafikverket is responsible for road work from Björsbykorsningen towards Rutvik, including road 969 and road 965 to Rutvik Golf Course.

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Open Questions

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What is the exact timeline for the full renovation of Haparandavägen, including the failed asphalt procurement?
Will the road closure from 18 May to 10 July 2026 proceed as planned, or might it be delayed due to the failed asphalt tender?
What specific alternative routes are recommended for drivers during the closure?
How will the failed asphalt procurement affect the overall project completion date?
Are there any plans to address the poor road condition on the section between Mjölkudden and Björsbyn, which belongs to Luleå kommun?
Scope of road work on Haparandavägen in 2026factual

Luleå kommun is improving the road standard for heavier traffic and closing the road from 18 May to 10 July 2026 for comprehensive work including excavation, filling, and asphalt.

According to Luleå kommun (official), Norrländska Socialdemokraten (major_media)
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The current work on Haparandavägen (from Björsbyn to Rutvik) only involves culvert replacements; the asphalt renovation procurement failed and will be re-tendered later.

According to www.nsd.se (research)

Context: This contradiction affects public understanding of what work is actually being done and whether the road will be fully renovated or just patched. Readers may be confused about the extent of improvements.

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