# E39 highway infrastructure upgrades in Norway

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/e39-highway-infrastructure-upgrades-in-norway
> Updated: 2026-08-21T18:48:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has officially opened an upgraded section of the E39 highway between Osli and Hove. This project involved expanding nearly three kilometers of the road into a four-lane highway, which included building new bridges and enhancing facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.

As the initial phase of a larger expansion project between Ålgård and Hove, the upgrade targets a vital transport artery that carries roughly 24,000 vehicles daily. The development aims to increase safety, improve traffic flow, and provide more predictable commutes for local residents and freight transport. Construction required managing heavy traffic and relocating technical infrastructure, while also incorporating environmental measures such as noise shielding.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: E39 highway upgrade between Osli and Hove officially opens

Statens vegvesen has opened the upgraded four-lane E39 highway section between Osli and Hove, improving safety and traffic flow for approximately 24,000 daily vehicles in Nord-Jæren.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/e39-highway-upgrade-between-osli-and-hove-officially-opens

### 2026-08-05: E39 highway closed in Norway after asphalt trailer spill

An asphalt‑laden trailer overturned on Norway’s E39, spilling 19 tonnes of material and closing a 7 km stretch in both directions; no injuries were reported and cleanup will take several hours.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/e39-highway-closed-in-norway-after-asphalt-trailer-spill

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