Norway’s $47BN Coastal Highway

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[Konszky]

The really fun part of this is that the government demands the old, romantic, nostalgic and scenic roads to be upheld so people can choose if they want to go fast, or enjoy the scenery and culture along the coast.

[johnquatza]

Me: Has a shit ton of homework
Also me: Investigating Norwegian infrastructure

[ErnestJay]

"an architect dream, is an engineers nightmare"

[blwnvtwn]

Being in my early 60's, this is the kind of thing that makes me want to live a really long life, just to see these kinds of innovations and projects be completed.

[devandevan]

This sounds like one of those Minecraft projects you would never finish

[natchosm]

This must be insanely difficult to plan and design. Respect to the civil engineers working on this.

[rwboa]

The ultimate "hold my beer" project.

[Gazer]

Some update on the Rogfast project:
Tunnel (3.5km) down from Kvitsøy is complete. Around 2800m of both main tubes had been blasted just before Christmas 2023.
The road project is expected to open in 2033. Tunnel will be 26.7km (16.59 miles) long and go down to 390m (~1280ft) below sea level.

[limegpt]

Imagine missing your exit in that tunnel

[randomname]

Sounds like one of those projects that will end up having multiple unexpected costs and extra needed years, each of them being almost as big as the initial budget, in this case resulting in over 200+ billion in total costs and like 15 extra years to finish it, give or take.

[Gunpxwder]

People watched: 16 million.


Norways Population: 5, 3 million.

[mjleger]

Many years ago, I rented a car and drove it from Oslo to Trondheim, I wanted to see what Norway was like after skiing at Oslo, and I did! I'd love to drive their new super Coastal Highway but probably never will. What a beautiful country Norway is, and the people are just as beautiful as their country! Back then, as I stopped at a little store or some interesting spot along the way, the older people didn't speak English so they'd call their children to talk to me, because they did! I enjoyed every minute of that trip, about 50 years ago!

[johan]

Norway has so much money it's literally playing Cities Skylines in real life.

[johnekopy]

This is amazing, in Michigan they can't even fix potholes.

[stalin]

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting and driving thru Norway . i travel quite a bit . but for me. Norway was hands down, the most beautiful country i have ever visited. its sheer overwhelming nature, landscape, amazing long tunnels, Fjords, the people, the whole experience made me fall in love with that country and its amazing ppl Love to you my Norwegian friends ...i’ll be back for sure

[mehp]

The great thing about this project is that you don’t need to complete all the stages for it to greatly improve the E39. There will continue to be a ferry across Sognefjorden for a long time, but that doesn’t mean that most of the other crossings can’t get a fixed link. That said, it will be decades until the link from Stavanger to Bergen is finished, and that has the highest priority.

[FlyingSaucerEyez]

That underground tunnel is either gonna be a zombie apocalypse sealed off haven. Or an absolute death trap.

[happychris]

It looks so simple when you're watching

[manpetepetrop]

Many people point out that investing 47 Billion $ in Highways is a waste of money esp. for a country with merely 5.3 million inhabitants and only medium to small sized cities (small population density) . I would like to offer another view on the subject:
1) Norway is self reliant on funding these projects (no foreign loans, no debt money) - Thanks to Oil
2) They surely know that eventually their oil will run out in the future. So they are investing in a way that could benefit their economy by diversifying their resources and strengthening the connections of their major cities.- Trade and Commerce Needs Roads.
3) Because of Climate Change and Sea Ice Melting, the Arctic Sea Route Between Asia and Europe will increasingly be more accessible to Navigation and Shipping. So Norway's strategic location may play a crucial role in the not so distant future. By Having a Good and Modern Highway System accessing all Major Ports and facilities (Industry, Logistics, Fishing, Shipbuilding, Agriculture etc.) is vital for their Future.
4) Norway is Blessed by its Geographic location: Having no economic or military rivals neighboring only friendly countries like Sweden and Finland (and a very small border with not so friendly Russia way up north). It has a Huge Exclusive Economic Zone: The Norwegian Sea, Rich in Fisheries and oil and gas. So the Highway infrastructure is a Vital artery not only for them but neighboring countries and Western Europe as well.
So in Conclusion : Well Done Norway ! Wishing you success in these projects!
Love and Respect for your Beautiful Country from Greece !!

[paulhomsy]

This is an extremely impressive and unique project. Norway is impressive, period. Norwegians are great, I speak from experience.