Svalbard Traffic ban on Road 300
- Dates
- On Thursday 29 October 2026
- Status
- Open
- Where
- Road 300, from the junction with Road 501 to Sverdrupbyen, and buildings in and around Sverdrupbyen
Consequently, Sysselmesteren (the Governor of Svalbard) has introduced a traffic and presence ban in the following areas:
Road 300, from the junction with Road 501, extending south all the way to Sverdrupbyen. The ban also applies on the upper side of the road.
Buildings in and around Sverdrupbyen, down toward "Huset."
The ban does not apply to presence within "Huset," provided that the entrance on the river side is used.
The ban applies from 29 October 2026 at 13:30 and until further notice.
Source: Governor of Svalbard.