# Strömsund Bridge structural damage and closure > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261012-strmsund-bridge-structural-damage-and-closure > Updated: 2026-10-12T12:01:14.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Strömsund Bridge on Sweden’s E45 highway remains closed following structural damage caused by a 100-ton heavy transport vehicle. The incident, which occurred after the vehicle crossed despite the bridge having a 74-ton capacity, caused the structure to shift laterally and vertically by as much as 50 centimeters. Trafikverket Director General Roberto Maiorana stated that the bridge’s fasteners failed under the weight of the vehicle. To prevent further movement of the structure, the heavy truck has remained on the bridge while authorities plan to relocate it using counterweights. To mitigate the impact of long detours on local residents, Trafikverket has deployed two emergency ferries, pending the finalization of municipal permits. While these ferries aim to support the Strömsund community, heavy transit traffic on the E45 continues to be diverted to alternative routes. The timeline for reopening the bridge remains uncertain. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Strömsund Bridge closure and saline spray health recommendations The Strömsund Bridge on the E45 is closed after structural damage from a heavy truck; emergency ferries are being deployed. Meanwhile, Swedish health officials recommend saline nasal spray to reduce cold days. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strmsund-bridge-closed-on-e45-after-heavy-truck-damage ### 2026-09-29: Strömsund Bridge closed after heavy transport causes structural shift The Strömsund Bridge on Sweden's E45 has been closed after a 100-ton heavy transport caused the structure to shift up to 50 centimeters. Repairs are expected to take at least a month. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strmsund-bridge-on-e45-sustains-structural-damage --- Cite as: Strömsund Bridge structural damage and closure. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261012-strmsund-bridge-structural-damage-and-closure