The Supreme Court has denied the Swedish Transport Administration's application to secure national road 62 against landslides in Klarälvdalen, Sweden. The court found no grounds to grant a review, making a previous ruling against the plan legally binding. The Transport Administration states there is an acute landslide risk along the road, but the area is strictly protected as a Natura 2000 zone under an EU decision.
Project leader Kenth Henriksson says the next steps are unclear, with options including starting a new application process, which could lead to construction around 2030, or closing the road. The administration conducts regular checks with equipment and drones but cannot provide continuous monitoring. A decision on the road's future is needed quickly due to the risk.
the next steps are unclear, with options including starting a new application process, which could lead to construction around 2030, or closing the road