On behalf of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Transport and Communications, Oslo Economics and Terramar have performed quality assurance of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s (NPRA) concept study for transport system in Ålesund.
The analysis shows that there is a basis for developing the transport system in the city. We recommend a different concept than NPRA, the so-called «Sentrumskonseptet» (City Center Concept). Furthermore, we recommend building a new bridge to Ellingsøy and building the Borgundfjord tunnel to Sula. The City Center Concept might solve the major traffic problems in the city centre, and enable urban development. A bridge to Ellingsøy and a tunnel to Sula will meet the needs related to the development of Ålesund as a regional centre, and will help linking the city with the surrounding municipalities. The area Båndbyen is divided, which enables a more flexible transport system.
For more information, please contact Rolf Sverre Asp.
