Katrine Sælensminde Erstad
Project Leader
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E 16
Arna-Stanghelle joint project
Where?
What?
The project is a collaboration between the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Bane NOR, and includes the construction of the E16 and the railway between Arna and Stanghelle.
Why?
The current road and railway between Arna and Stanghelle are of low standard, are prone to landslides and cause many delays. The new solution will ensure faster, safer and more reliable transport for both passengers and goods.
Map
Progress
2018 Start of zoning plan process
2022 Zoning plan adopted
2025 Preparatory work began
2026 Construction of access tunnels, rock shafts, site compounds and temporary junctions begins
2029 Construction of road and railway tunnels begins
2039 New E16 road and double-track railway between Arna and Stanghelle open to traffic
Facts and key figures
- National transport plan:
- Mentioned in NTP 2025–2036
- Project start:
- Spring 2026
- Expected opened:
- 2039
More about the project
The joint Project Arna-Stanghelle is an ambitious initiative that integrates both road and railway infrastructure. Construction started in 2026.
Behind the project is The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) and Bane NOR, the state-owned company responsible for the national railway infrastructure.
This project encompasses a total of 80 kilometers of road and railway tunnels, junction ramp tubes, evacuation tunnels, and temporary crosscut tunnels, making it a true megaproject and a unique endeavour in Norway. Located on the western coast of Norway, near Bergen, it forms a crucial part of the main corridor between Oslo and Bergen.
The Joint Project Arna-Stanghelle has pioneered innovative solutions, including a closed system for depositing waste rock from the tunnels and a shared evacuation system for both road and rail tunnels.
Project scope:
A total of 63 km main tunnel tubes, consisting of
- 26 km railway tubes (93m2)
- 19 km road tubes (T10.5)
- 8 km road tubes (2xT9.5)
Additional 16 km tunnels:
- 6 km junction ramp tubes (T7.5)
- 7 km evacuation tunnels (T4/T5.5)
- 3 km temporary crosscut tunnels (T10)
The project also includes:
- 2 railway stations
- 3 large bridges/viaducts
- 3 day-zone road intersections
Contact
Contacts
Torbjørn Søderholm
Assistant Project Leader
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Ingvild Eikeland
Communications Advisor
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Ingrid Feet Bjørgo
Communications Advisor
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