Every spring, frogs migrate from their overwintering sites in Eriksberg's forests and villa areas, across Eriksbergsvägen and down into Ekebydalen to breed in the ponds, according to official sources. In recent years, Uppsala municipality has closed the road in the evening during a period to help as many frogs as possible survive the migration and avoid being run over. The reason for the closure is to give common frogs, common toads, smooth newts, and common spadefoot toads a chance to cross the road and down into Ekebydalen without being run over, major media reports.
Eriksbergsvägen in Uppsala will be kept closed in the evening until May, according to major media. The stretch between Granitvägen and Ekebyvägen will be closed, and the road will be closed between 21:00 and 01:00 from March 23 to May 8, major media reports. It is not known how many frogs are expected to migrate this year or what specific measures are taken to assist them during the closure.
Last year, 3614 frogs were saved, and each year more frogs survive the migration, official sources said. When Eriksbergsvägen is closed, it is best to travel via Granitvägen past Västertorg, Norbyvägen and Karlsrogatan, according to official sources. The impact on local traffic patterns and residents has not been detailed, and historical trends in frog mortality before these closures were implemented remain unclear.