The red ring is the proposed inner Oslo toll ring, the gold bar show the outer toll ring.
Photo: Statens vegvesen/JBV
Capital motorists may
get more tolls
The transport proposal "Oslopakke 3", from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Norwegian National Rail Administration (JBV), could mean a range of new fees for drivers.Proposals include a toll charge for leaving as well as entering the capital, moving the toll ring, and introducing more toll booths. The plan was submitted to the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday and will now go to a hearing.
Authorities believe that rush hour automobile traffic into Oslo must be reduced, public transport must be improved and that sidewalks and bicycle paths must be given extra priority.
The report's conclusions are controversial as they challenge and reject earlier proposals that have been ratified at the local political level.
If the new plans are carried out, the present system of toll booths will be replaced by two new rings of booths around the capital.
One ring will enclose downtown Oslo, and will cost NOK 15 (USD 2.70) to pass, with a double charge during rush hour (6-9 a.m. and 15-18 p.m.) - each way. At night and during evenings there will be no toll charges.
This central toll ring will be placed much like it is today. A second ring is proposed to run along the city limits - Kolbotn in the south, Sandvika in the west and Groruddalen in the north. This toll will cost NOK 5 to pass, again double during rush hour. Heavy vehicles will pay twice as much as passenger vehicles.
"It is important that road users contribute to the stimulation of public transport. This is the best measure to reduce traffic growth and create space on the road network," said Norwegian Public Roads Administration regional director Sidsel Sandelien.
Costs in Norwegian kroner:
| Journey | Rush hour | Daytime | Night/weekend |
| Sandvika - Downtown Oslo | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Lysaker west - Storo | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Storo - Central Oslo | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Storo - Grorud | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Lillestrøm - Central Oslo | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Grorud - Central Oslo | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Grorud - Holmlia | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Kolbotn - Sandvika | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Kolbotn - Central Oslo | 40 | 20 | 0 |
Rush hour: 06 - 09 and 15 - 18
Daytime: 09 - 15 and 18 - 22
Night: 22 - 06
Jostein Ihlebæk
Aftenposten English Web Desk
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