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Fredrikstad: Bridge Paralyzed by the Summer Heat

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The barriers at Værstebrua in Fredrikstad are too hot. They refuse to go up, the fire department confirms to VG.
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Here the trash flows over in the summer heat.

Gardermoen takes action against heat: Red-hot asphalt can damage planes The asphalt at the airport reaches boiling point in strong sunlight, which can cause damage when heavy aircraft are maneuvering, reports Teknisk Ukeblad. To prevent damage, the fire service flushes the asphalt with up to 9,000 liters of water every two hours during the hottest periods. Ole Christoffer Tronbøl, duty manager of the ground service at Oslo Airport, explains tha…

In the worst case scenario, the Norwegian Road Administration will have to spend the night to open the bridge.

The barriers at Værstebrua in Fredrikstad are too hot. They refuse to go up, the fire department confirms to VG.

·Oslo, Norway
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VG broke the news in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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