Council closes pedestrian street on 31 August and 1 September

In connection with the lifting of a culvert into place at the snow dump, the pedestrian street is closed to all traffic from the evening of Monday 31 August through Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Access during the construction period:

Pedestrian street: Closed to all through traffic. The area will be signposted and cordoned off.

Pedestrians: Directed to an alternative route via Hilmar Rekstens vei. Pedestrians are asked to follow the signs put up.

Kindergarten entrance: Kept open as normal, but access must be via road 229 (Polar Hotellet).

The entrance to the Gruve 7 kindergarten is not affected.

The rerouting is being done to safeguard the safety of the public and workers during the construction period. The council apologises for the inconvenience this causes and thanks people for their understanding.