The Hardanger bridge

Rv. 7/13 Hardanger bridge in Ullensvang and Ulvik County in Hordaland.

The Hardanger bridge is planned as a 2 lane suspension bridge with lane for bicycles and pedestrians. The bridge will have a main span of 1310 m and a total length of 1380 m. The bridge towers will elevate to 200 m above sea level.

The project also includes 2,4 km tunnels and 0, 8 km of new roads. In addition the project consists of a new bicycle and pedestrian lane of 0, 9 km approaching the bridge.

The Hardanger bridge will be the longest suspension bridge in Norway. The sailing height under the bridge will be 55 m.

The Project
The Hardanger bridge will replace the ferry on highway 7/13 between Bruravik and Brimnes.

The bridge will serve the following functions:

• Better communication in the inner Hardanger
• Better the regional transportation between Odda and Voss and between Bergen and Hardanger and towards Hallingdal
• Offer a better service for the traffic with ferry free connection east-west and north-south

The Hardanger bridge was approved by the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) on February 28 th. 2006. The bridge planning will be performed by the Norwegian public road administration department of bridges, with support from private bridge consultants. Construction works started on February 26 th. 2009.