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Endret kostnadsramme for riksveiprosjektet E134 Røldal-Seljestad i Vestland

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The government proposed to increase the cost limit for the national road project E134 Røldal–Seljestad to NOK 5.36 billion in 2026 prices, as well as to give authority for future price and currency adjustments.

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The proposal for an increased cost limit was unanimously approved by the Storting.

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Hva betyr det

The decision ensures that work on the new tunnel can continue as planned after the contractor's bankruptcy, reducing the risk of long-lasting delays on the road.

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Voteringen

Innstillingens tilråding. Enstemmig vedtatt

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Hva mente partiene?

There was no real political conflict about the decision, as all parties supported the increase to ensure progress in the project.

Ap
Supports the proposal for an increased cost limit.

The party notes that the project has broad political support and recognizes the reason for the proposed increase in the cost limit and the power of attorney.

FrP
Supports increased cost ceiling, but criticizes the underlying causes of cost growth.

The party believes that the government and parliamentary majority's climate policy, through bureaucratic special requirements, fuel taxes and requirements for ineffective equipment, contributes to the strong cost increase in the construction industry. They point out that this leads to less road construction and maintenance in a time of increasing maintenance backlog.

H
Supports the proposal for an increased cost limit.

The party considers the cost increase unfortunate, but necessary to ensure the completion of the project after an enterprise went bankrupt. They emphasise the importance of the project being completed according to the timetable.

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The Norwegian Parliament has approved an increase in the cost limit for the national road project E134 Røldal–Seljestad to NOK 5.36 billion. The increase is mainly due to the fact that the contractor who had the contract went bankrupt in March 2026, which necessitated an upgrade to ensure the completion of the project.

E134 Røldal–Seljestad is a major road project in Vestland county that involves the construction of a 12.7-kilometer tunnel to provide safer and faster travel between Western Norway and Eastern Norway. The project started in spring 2025. In March 2026, the contractor who had the contract with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration declared bankruptcy, which led to the project no longer being able to be completed within the original cost framework. The Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) has now approved an increase in the cost framework to NOK 5.36 billion in 2026 prices. This decision gives the Ministry of Transport and Communications the authority to carry out the project with the new framework, as well as the authority to price and currency adjust the framework in future budget years.

Hva er dette?

E134 Røldal–Seljestad is a state road project under the Norwegian Public Roads Administration that aims to improve the main road connection between Eastern and Western Norway by building a new tunnel. The Norwegian Parliament must approve cost limits for such large infrastructure projects, and any increases must be considered as separate cases when they exceed the current limits.

Hvorfor kom forslaget?

The proposal was made because an entrepreneur's bankruptcy in March 2026 meant that the project could not be completed within the existing financial framework. The increase of approximately NOK 342 million is necessary to ensure that the road project can be completed.

Hovedkonflikt

There was no real political conflict about the decision itself, as all parties supported increasing the framework to ensure progress. The Progress Party, however, took the opportunity to criticise the government's climate policy for contributing to generally higher costs in the construction industry.

Hva betyr det?

For residents and businesses, the decision means that work on the new tunnel on E134 can continue as planned, despite the bankruptcy of the contractor. This reduces the risk of long delays on an important link between the two parts of the country.

Slik har saken utviklet seg

The Norwegian Parliament has approved an increase in the cost framework for E134 Røldal–Seljestad, which ensures further funding of the project following the bankruptcy of the contractor.

  1. 2026-03 · Construction company bankruptcy The contractor Bertelsen & Garpestad filed for bankruptcy, which created a need for a new cost limit.
  2. 2026-06-11 · Committee treatment The Transport and Communications Committee unanimously recommended that the increased cost limit be approved.
  3. 2026-06-17 · Decree The Storting unanimously approved the proposal for an increased cost limit.

The increase in the cost limit is necessary to avoid halting an important road project, despite the fact that it involves increased state expenses.

Verdt å følge med på: If the project can now be completed according to the new timetable without further cost overruns.

Det viktigste i saken

  1. The Norwegian Parliament has increased the cost limit for E134 Røldal–Seljestad to NOK 5.36 billion.
  2. The increase is due to the bankruptcy of the contractor Bertelsen & Garpestad in March 2026.
  3. The decision gives the Ministry of Transport and Communications the authority to price and currency adjust the framework in the future.
  4. The project has support from all political parties and is considered important for travel between Eastern and Western Norway.

Mulige konsekvenser

  1. The project can continue without a long stop after the contractor's bankruptcy.
  2. The state's expenditure on the project will increase by about NOK 342 million compared with the previous framework.

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  • The Committee's recommendation

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    Hva forslaget ville gjøreIncrease the cost framework to NOK 5.36 billion and grant authority for price and currency adjustments.

    BegrunnelseAssure the completion of the project after the contractor's bankruptcy.

    Forskjell fra hovedforslagetThis is the main proposal that was adopted.

    UtfallThe Committee's recommendation was adopted.

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