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High Water Closes Ice Road in Luleå

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  • An ice road over the Lule River in Luleå is closed due to high water flow.
  • The closure followed a storm, with a possible reopening on Monday afternoon, though uncertain.
  • Mild weather is causing soft and rough ice conditions, affecting activities like skating.

An ice road over the Lule River in Luleå, Sweden, has been closed due to high water flow. The closure occurred over the weekend after a storm moved in on Friday. m.

on Monday, but this is uncertain. Meanwhile, mild temperatures and high water are challenging ice conditions in the area. On the ice track in Luleå, the ice is reportedly becoming soft and rough.

Walks and kicksledding are still possible, but skating is better in the morning for improved conditions

Andreas Fagervall, Luleå Municipality

Walks and kicksledding are still possible, but skating is better in the morning for improved conditions, according to Andreas Fagervall of Luleå Municipality. Roger Nilsson of the Swedish Transport Administration stated that they are powerless against the weather currently.

they are powerless against the weather currently

Roger Nilsson, Swedish Transport Administration

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