Trafikverket warns of black ice risks in Western Sweden

Trafikverket has issued a warning regarding the increased risk of black ice (svarthalka) in Western Sweden through the end of the weekend and Monday morning. As temperatures drop toward zero degrees Celsius, the risk of slippery road conditions increases, particularly on bridges, viaducts, roads near waterways, and in shaded areas.

Jonas Nilsson, head of road maintenance for Trafikverket’s Western region, advises motorists to adjust their driving by reducing speed, maintaining longer distances from other vehicles, and avoiding sudden maneuvers. He noted that black ice can appear rapidly and sporadically, and road surfaces can remain colder than the air temperature.

Trafikverket has been on full winter preparedness since October 1. In the Western region, which includes Skaraborg, 492 salt and plow resources are deployed to manage 16,200 kilometers of road.