New E6 opens to traffic ahead of schedule

The latest Trøndelag/Trondheim news from the past 48 hours has been dominated by the opening of the new E6 between Kvithammar and Åsen to traffic, completed seven months ahead of schedule. Climate and Environment Minister Sigrun Aasland (Ap) visited the Gaula on Friday to assess the extent of a disease affecting wild salmon in several rivers in Trøndelag. Åge Aleksandersen has also been promoted to commander of the Order of Saint Olav.

Trøndelag News: New E6 Opens Seven Months Ahead of Schedule

The new E6 connecting Kvithammar in Stjørdal municipality to Åsen in Levanger municipality opened to traffic on Thursday. The section is 19 kilometres long, has four lanes and a speed limit set at 110 km/h (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

“This is a historic day for Stjørdal, Levanger and all of Trøndelag. It means a lot for the economy and for those of us who live here,” said Stjørdal mayor Siv Sætran (Sp), according to NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim.

For motorists, the time saving is immediate: the current route is about four kilometres longer, and travel time drops from about 19 minutes to ten minutes with the new road. The old E6 runs through the centre of Åsen in particular; diverting much of the through traffic to the new four-lane road is expected to reduce traffic in the centre (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

Wild salmon: Minister Aasland visits Gaula

Sigrun Aasland (Ap) visited Gaula in Trøndelag on Friday to get a better picture of the situation facing wild salmon, which has been affected by an outbreak in several rivers in the county (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

“This is a frightening and serious situation for wild salmon. We still don’t know the full picture, but we have now seen that it is spreading and that several areas are affected, beyond the Trondheimsfjord,” the minister said. The authorities are working to determine the extent of the outbreak and possible short-term measures.

Torfinn Evensen, secretary general of Norske lakseelver, believes the situation requires a greater effort from the authorities. “We have never had so little Norwegian salmon in Norwegian rivers,” he said (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

Åge Aleksandersen promoted to Commander of the Order of St. Olav

King Harald promoted the artist Åge Aleksandersen to the rank of Commander of the Norwegian royal Order of St. Olav on 12 May. The palace announced the news on Thursday (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim). The decoration will be presented at a ceremony held at Studentersamfundet in Trondheim on Saturday 21 November.

“This is a great honour. Moved and happy. Thank you with humility,” the artist reacted. Åge Aleksandersen was made a Knight, 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2006. The order is awarded in recognition of outstanding services to Norway and humanity.

Årets trønder: the jury convened, awards ceremony in January

The jury for Årets trønder met on Thursday to discuss the nominations submitted by readers of Adresseavisen and NRK Trøndelag. It must select five finalists for Årets trønder and five for Årets hverdagshelt. The awards will be presented on 8 January 2027 during the New Year concert of Adresseavisen and Trondheim Symfoniorkester & Opera, at Olavshallen (Adresseavisen).

Besides Grøtte, the jury includes Siv Sandvik, Maria Mørseth, Audhild Kvam, Lars Eggen and Vebjørn Rodal, with the latter two being new members.

📌 Local briefs

2 men arrested in October in Trøndelag and prosecuted for pimping have been released: the police are not seeking an extension of their remand, but the investigation is continuing and both men remain subject to prosecution (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

A violent incident involving minors was reported on Friday evening; a double-digit number of people is said to be involved (Adresseavisen, 13 November, 20:00).

Alexander Sørloth was back with NRK discussing the online reaction after the World Cup quarter-final lost to England (1-2) on 11 July 2026, 2 days before the Nations League match against Wales (NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim).

Sources: NRK Trøndelag / Trondheim, Adresseavisen, The Local Norway — Period: 13 November 2026 and 14 November 2026