E18 highway in Sweden requires urgent asphalt repairs

The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) is forced to resurface a section of the E18 highway west of Västerås, less than 1.5 years after its inauguration. Drivers have complained that the road surface is uneven, describing the experience as “driving on a washboard.”

The issue affects approximately 7.5 kilometers of the road between Köping and Västjädra. Project manager Per Ahlenius stated that the problem resulted from laying an asphalt layer that was too thin.

Repairs are expected to take five weeks and should be completed by early November. The project will cost between 5 and 10 million SEK. During the work, lanes will be closed one at a time, which is expected to significantly limit traffic flow on the E18.