Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlsson (KD) announced increased funding for road maintenance during the Järnvägsforum Norr conference in Östersund on February 23, 2026. The minister stated that roads in Jämtland reportedly have the worst condition in Sweden, acknowledging that maintenance has been neglected on many roads. According to the minister, the government has chosen not to 'sweep under the carpet' the issue of deferred maintenance and will now increase both the pace and budget for road maintenance significantly.
The announcement came as part of discussions about the upcoming national traffic plan for the years up to 2037, which is proposed by Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration). The exact amount of funding that will be allocated to Jämtland County remains unclear, as the national traffic plan still needs to be approved by the Swedish parliament later this spring.
roads in Jämtland reportedly have the worst condition in Sweden
maintenance has been neglected on many roads
the government has chosen not to 'sweep under the carpet' the issue of deferred maintenance
will now increase both the pace and budget for road maintenance significantly