National road 426 Eigerøy bridge

The main aim of the project is to replace the current Eigerøy bridge with a new bridge

which shall be constructed parallel to the south side of the existing one. When the new bridge is finished,

shall the old one be demolished. In addition a foot and cycle path shall be established south along the

Hovlandsveien, on the current national road 426. Associated roads in the area shall also be upgraded

in order to ensure comprehensive improvement of the infrastructure.

New Eigerøy Bridge

* The new Eigerøy bridge shall be constructed on the south side of the existing bridge. When the new

the bridge has been completed, the old bridge shall be demolished. The new bridge is planned as a type of

"Concrete slab bridge with blasted columns" with a length of approx. 272 m.

* The bridge should typically have a total width of 13.6 m.

* The sailing rectangle shall be (HxB) 22.5 m in 23.5 m.

Other constructions

* New culvert Lauåsen internal dimension (BxH) 3.5 m x 3.1 m

* Support construction along Hovlandsvegen

* Retaining wall and support construction at Hovlandsvegen 7 and 9

* Retaining wall along Old Eigerøyveien.

* Other minor walls and support structures uncovered by the engineering design.

need for.

A new foot and cycle path shall be constructed as the main solution for walking and

cycling. Some parts of the stretch will have pavements.

* A new three-armed roundabout shall be constructed at Eigerøy.

* The public transport stops along the stretch shall be upgraded to universal design

and be equipped with shelters for better comfort and accessibility.

* A new national road 426 shall be constructed on the east side of the new bridge, approx. 200 m eastwards.

* Approx. 230 m new exit and local road from Langholmveien shall be constructed.

Along Hovlandsveien

* Along Hovlandsveien, National Road 426, a new foot and cycle path shall be constructed on the east side from the junction

with Nyåskaiveien to the new Eigerøy bridge. This road shall connect on foot and cycle paths on

the new bridge. The foot and cycle path is approx. 750 m long. The width of the new foot and cycle path varies between

2.5 and 3.0 m plus the shoulder and railing room.

* The farthest south continues the current foot and cycle path on the west side of Hovlandsveien

up to the existing pedestrian crossing at the public transport stops.

See the tender documentation for detailed information on the contract work.