# Strömsund Bridge structural damage and closure

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/strmsund-bridge-structural-damage-and-closure
> Updated: 2026-10-06T15:05:10.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Strömsund Bridge on the E45 in Jämtland, Sweden, remains closed following structural damage caused by a 100-ton heavy transport on September 29. Although the vehicle had received a permit from Trafikverket to cross, the weight exceeded the bridge’s 74-ton limit, causing a pendulum bearing to fail and the northern roadway to lift by approximately 40 centimeters.

Initially, the 100-ton transport was left on the bridge to serve as a counterweight, as experts feared that removing the weight could cause the road surface to lift further. Adriano Maglica, a national coordinator for large bridges at Trafikverket, noted that crews were inspecting concrete foundations against original blueprints, though he assessed there was no immediate risk of collapse.

As the situation progressed, it was clarified that the failed bearing had not been included in recent renovations. To facilitate further inspections of the remaining bearings, the transport must be moved. The closure has forced emergency services to adjust response protocols and reroute calls to Hammerdal. Trafikverket has implemented ferry services for vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, alongside detour routes, with a preliminary estimate suggesting the bridge may reopen in approximately one month.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Strömsund Bridge closed after heavy transport causes structural damage

The Strömsund Bridge in Jämtland is closed after a 100-ton transport caused structural damage to a pendulum bearing. Ferry services and detours are in place as repairs are assessed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strmsund-bridge-closed-after-heavy-transport-causes-structural-damage

### 2026-10-02: Strömsundsbron bridge closed after heavy transport damage

The Strömsund Bridge in Sweden is closed after a 100-ton transport damaged its northern abutment. The vehicle remains on the bridge to act as a counterweight during structural assessments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-reports-increase-in-wildlife-related-traffic-accidents

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