Røldal Tunnel

The Røldal Tunnel is a road tunnel in Ullensvang Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 4,657-metre (15,279 ft) tunnel is part of the European route E134 highway and it connects the village of Horda in the Røldal area with the Seljestad area on the other side of the mountains to the west. The tunnel was opened on 21 February 1964 and for four years after its opening, it was the longest road tunnel in Norway (until the Haukeli Tunnel opened). The (much shorter) Seljestad Tunnel is located 275 metres (902 ft) west of the entrance to the Røldal Tunnel.^[1][2] In recent years, construction has begun on a new Røldal Tunnel as part of a broader project to upgrade the E134 highway between western and eastern Norway. This new tunnel aims to enhance traffic safety and capacity by replacing the aging original tunnel, which has become increasingly inadequate for modern transportation demands. The project, undertaken by contractors such as Metrostav Norge, involves advanced engineering techniques to navigate the challenging mountainous terrain. Once completed, the new tunnel will provide a more reliable and efficient route for both local and transit traffic across the region.^[3][4][5]

Røldal Tunnel

View of the entrance to the tunnel
Overview
Location	Vestland, Norway
Coordinates	59.8406°N 6.7169°E / 59.8406; 6.7169
Status	In use
Route	E134
Operation
Opened	21 Feb 1964
Traffic	Automotive
Technical
Length	4,657 metres (15,279 ft)
Highest elevation	876 metres (2,874 ft)
Tunnel clearance	4.2 metres (14 ft)