How do I check whether a road in Norway is closed?
The traffic map, the app, phone numbers and what closures mean on the road.
Short answer
You can check whether a Norwegian road is closed on the Statens vegvesen traffic map or in its Vegvesen trafikk app, which shows closed roads, tunnels and bridges. The map at vegvesen.no/trafikk also has layers for mountain passes, ferries and webcams. For road information in English by phone, call 175, or +47 22 175 175 from abroad.
Why
- The Statens vegvesen traffic map gives real-time traffic information for the whole country, and the same information is in the Vegvesen trafikk app on the App Store and Google Play.
- According to Statens vegvesen, the app can give traffic alerts for an area or a route and shows the status of mountain passes and webcam views of driving conditions.
- Statens vegvesen gives road traffic information in English on 175, and callers from abroad can use +47 22 175 175.
Details
In bad weather a mountain pass may be closed or run with convoy driving, where cars drive together behind a lead vehicle that you must not overtake. Never enter a tunnel that is closed with a barrier or a red light. Roads on the Norwegian Scenic Routes that close for the winter are marked with a snow icon on the route maps at nasjonaleturistveger.no.
Tip
Check the map again on the day you cross a mountain pass, and fill up or charge the car before you set off, as Statens vegvesen advises.
What may differ
The Norwegian Scenic Routes website describes the traffic map and the app as Norwegian only, so the 175 phone line is the easiest option if you need help in English.
People also ask
- Where can I see a map of closed roads in Norway?
- How do I check road conditions in Norway?
Sources
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Call the Traffic Control CentresChecked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Drive safely in NorwayChecked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: The NPRA's traffic appChecked at:
- Visit Norway: When is Trollstigen open?Checked at:
- Norwegian Scenic Routes: Gamle StrynefjellsvegenChecked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
Winter driving checklistRelated questions
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Are Norway's mountain roads open in May, or is it too early for a road trip?
Some seasonal mountain roads in Norway are open by May, but others, such as Trollstigen and Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, have opened as late as June in previous years.
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Has Norway banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars?
No, Norway has not banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, but it has a political goal that all new passenger cars should be zero-emission by 2025.
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Can other electric cars use Tesla Superchargers in Norway?
Yes, most Tesla Supercharger stations in Norway are now open to other electric cars with a CCS charging port, and you start and pay for charging in the Tesla app.
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Can I get E5 or 98 octane petrol in Norway?
Yes, you can still buy 98 octane petrol labelled 98 E5 in several places in Norway, but every pump marked 95 now sells E10 with up to 10 percent ethanol.