New E16 Project Announced

Buskerud news from 13 and 14 November 2026 is dominated by transport and regional development. Statens vegvesen announces a new E16 intended to halve travel times and eliminate the steep slope at Eggemobakken, but motorists will have to wait several years (NRK Buskerud). In Lier, Norway’s largest timber terminal must close before the end of April 2027, while snow is severely disrupting travel to Hønefoss (NRK Buskerud).

Buskerud news: the new E16 to end road chaos

Statens vegvesen is planning a new E16 that is expected to halve travel times and eliminate the very steep climb up Eggemobakken, according to NRK Buskerud. The project aims to remove a known congestion point on the main road. Drivers should, however, be prepared to wait several years before it opens (NRK Buskerud).

The case illustrates the priority given to infrastructure in Buskerud county. The new E16 is presented as a response to traffic chaos, but its completion remains a distant prospect. Politicians and road users will therefore have to live with the current conditions for a long time to come (NRK Buskerud).

In Lier, the timber terminal is ordered to leave the site

The timber terminal located a few nautical miles from the new hospital in Drammen is the largest in Norway. Every day, two boats loaded with timber leave from there, reports NRK Buskerud. The site is considered highly valuable by the municipality and property developers because of its proximity to Drammensfjorden and public transport (NRK Buskerud).

Lier municipality wants to end the operation. Mayor Kjetil Kivle (H) sets a clear deadline: the terminal must be dismantled before the end of April 2027 (NRK Buskerud). Viken Skog has known for more than ten years that an alternative site must be found. The company has been operating under exemptions since 2014, with a final vote in 2022 providing for a maximum period of five years (NRK Buskerud).

The case pits the land value of the site against the existing logistics operation. It directly concerns the regional economy and urban planning around Drammen and Lier in Buskerud (NRK Buskerud).

Snow in Ringerike: Travel to Hønefoss discouraged

Snowfall is causing chaos in Ringerike. Buses are at a standstill, snowplows are unable to get through, and motorists remain stuck in queues for several hours (NRK Buskerud). The authorities are urging residents to avoid car journeys to Hønefoss.

The situation is affecting everyday travel in this part of Buskerud county. It comes as snow-clearing services are unable to keep pace with the precipitation. Commuters are being urged to postpone their journeys (NRK Buskerud).

Passports and trade: two signals in Drammen

Drammens Tidende reports a long queue for passports. The newspaper published the information on November 13 at 23h, with a quote from the source: “Vi har ikke mer kapasitet” (Drammens Tidende). The quote indicates that capacity has been reached (Drammens Tidende).

The same media outlet reports on November 14 at 04h that a store is attracting customers from far away. The phrase used is “En stor anerkjennelse” (Drammens Tidende). This commercial signal shows that local economic activity continues to attract people.

Moose make life difficult for a daycare centre in Drammen

At the Kjerraten daycare centre in Drammen, the children have to stay behind the fence because of repeated moose visits in the Gulskogen area. Brittany Åhrn-Erichsen, deputy manager, explains that the animals have disrupted the facility’s daily routine (NRK Buskerud). The safety of more than 60 children is the priority.

Outdoor outings are being postponed and routines have been reinforced. Posters with pictures of moose have been hung on the fence, and the children have learned to recognise the animal. The daycare centre is prioritising caution over outdoor activities (NRK Buskerud).

📌 Local news in brief

Hubert Dyrda missing: 30 volunteers from Norway and Poland have been taking part in the search for the 25-year-old man for more than three weeks. Professional divers and investigators have searched the Drammenselva without finding any new clues (NRK Buskerud).

Ringerike murder case: the body of the Colombian victim is to be repatriated to Colombia, with an estimated date of 25 November, according to attorney Skjalg Jarnang. A fundraising drive has exceeded 350,000 kroner, and a memorial celebration is planned in Oslo (NRK Buskerud).

Murder at Drammen hospital: one week after the incident, police are examining CCTV footage, including at the hospital entrance. The suspect bought the knife less than an hour before the attack and admitted what happened (NRK Buskerud).

Sources: NRK Buskerud, Drammens Tidende, The Local Norway — Period: 13 November 2026 and 14 November 2026