Hålogaland Bridge
Encyclopedia
Hålogaland Bridge is a proposed suspension bridge
which would cross Rombaksfjorden in Narvik
, Norway
. It would be part of European Route E6
and shorten the section from Narvik to Bjerkvik
by 17 kilometres (10.6 mi) and from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, along European Route E10
by 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). The bridge is estimated to cost 2.2 billion Norwegian krone
(NOK). Financing would come from a mix of state grants and tolls
.
, a combination of a suspension bridge, a cable-stayed bridge
and a cantilever bridge
, but the latter was dropped in 2008, as it would cost NOK 520 million more. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
estimated the cost of a suspension bridge in 2008 to NOK 1,860 million. In addition come the costs fro a tunnel between Trældal and Leirvika, which is estimated at NOK 85 million. The administration is also working on a method which would shorten the main span from 1345 metre, by placing the pylons in the fjord.
As part of the presumption for building the bridge, Narvik Airport, Framnes
would be closed. The bridge would shorten travel time to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes
from 60 to 40 minutes, and local politicians have accepted the deal. The Ofoten Regional Council has estimated the saving to NOK 840 million in the course of 30 years, should the airport be closed. In October 2009, State Secretary Erik Lahnstein
stated that he was not happy with the calculations, as they were based on unrealistic presumptions. In September 2010, Minister of Transport and Communications
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
stated that the state would issue a grant of "several hundred million krone".
Suspension bridge
A suspension bridge is a type of bridge in which the deck is hung below suspension cables on vertical suspenders. Outside Tibet and Bhutan, where the first examples of this type of bridge were built in the 15th century, this type of bridge dates from the early 19th century...
which would cross Rombaksfjorden in Narvik
Narvik
is the third largest city and municipality in Nordland county, Norway by population. Narvik is located on the shores of the Narvik Fjord . The municipality is part of the Ofoten traditional region of North Norway, inside the arctic circle...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. It would be part of European Route E6
European route E6
European route E 6 is the designation for the main north-south road in Norway, and the west coast of Sweden, running from the southern tip of Sweden, at Trelleborg, into Norway and through almost all of the country north to Finnmark. The route ends close to the Norwegian border with Russia...
and shorten the section from Narvik to Bjerkvik
Bjerkvik
Bjerkvik is a village in the municipality of Narvik, Norway. Its population is 1,220. Bjerkvik is located at the head of Herjangsfjorden, an arm of Ofotfjord in the northeastern corner of Nordland county. There is less than 20 km to the border with Troms...
by 17 kilometres (10.6 mi) and from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, along European Route E10
European route E10
European route E 10 is a road part of the International E-road network. It begins in Å, Norway and ends in Luleå, Sweden. The road is about 850 km in length...
by 5 kilometres (3.1 mi). The bridge is estimated to cost 2.2 billion Norwegian krone
Norwegian krone
The krone is the currency of Norway and its dependent territories. The plural form is kroner . It is subdivided into 100 øre. The ISO 4217 code is NOK, although the common local abbreviation is kr. The name translates into English as "crown"...
(NOK). Financing would come from a mix of state grants and tolls
Toll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
.
History
The bridge was originally planned to be either a suspension bridge or a symphony bridgeSymphony bridge
A symphony bridge or bridge symphony is a bridge which combines the structural support systems of a suspension bridge, a cable-stayed bridge and a cantilever bridge. No such bridges have been built, nor are there any specific plans, although the method has been considered for several bridges in...
, a combination of a suspension bridge, a cable-stayed bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
A cable-stayed bridge is a bridge that consists of one or more columns , with cables supporting the bridge deck....
and a cantilever bridge
Cantilever bridge
A cantilever bridge is a bridge built using cantilevers, structures that project horizontally into space, supported on only one end. For small footbridges, the cantilevers may be simple beams; however, large cantilever bridges designed to handle road or rail traffic use trusses built from...
, but the latter was dropped in 2008, as it would cost NOK 520 million more. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is a Norwegian government agency responsible for the state and county public roads in the country. This includes planning, construction and operation of the state and county road networks, driver training and licensing, vehicle inspection and subsidies to...
estimated the cost of a suspension bridge in 2008 to NOK 1,860 million. In addition come the costs fro a tunnel between Trældal and Leirvika, which is estimated at NOK 85 million. The administration is also working on a method which would shorten the main span from 1345 metre, by placing the pylons in the fjord.
As part of the presumption for building the bridge, Narvik Airport, Framnes
Narvik Airport, Framnes
Narvik Airport, Framnes is a regional airport serving the city of Narvik in Nordland, Norway. The airport is a secondary airport with only short regional flights, while the primary Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes has long-distance jet services. Framnes is significantly closer to Narvik than...
would be closed. The bridge would shorten travel time to Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes
Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes is located in the Evenes municipality, in Nordland county in northern Norway. Some of the runway lighting at the north end of the runway crosses the county border into the Skånland municipality in Troms...
from 60 to 40 minutes, and local politicians have accepted the deal. The Ofoten Regional Council has estimated the saving to NOK 840 million in the course of 30 years, should the airport be closed. In October 2009, State Secretary Erik Lahnstein
Erik Lahnstein
Erik Lahnstein is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.When the second cabinet Stoltenberg assumed office following the 2005 election, he was appointed political advisor in the Ministry of Transport and Communications...
stated that he was not happy with the calculations, as they were based on unrealistic presumptions. In September 2010, Minister of Transport and Communications
Minister of Transport and Communications (Norway)
The Minister of Transport and Communications is a Councillor of State and Chief of the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications. Since 20 October 2009, the position has been held by Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa of the Centre Party...
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. She was the Minister of Social Affairs from 1997 to 2000 and was appointed Norwegian Minister of Local Government and Regional Development on 21 September 2007. On 20 October 2009, she swapped departments and became Minister...
stated that the state would issue a grant of "several hundred million krone".