Norway Roads

Query real-time road closures and conditions from Statens Vegvesen NVDB API.

Quick Start

Check all current road closures:

./scripts/query_roads.py

Check route between two cities:

./scripts/query_roads.py --from Oslo --to Bergen

Check specific road/location:

./scripts/query_roads.py --road "Strynefjell"

Get JSON output:

./scripts/query_roads.py --json

Usage Examples

Check Route Conditions

When planning a trip between two Norwegian cities:

./scripts/query_roads.py --from Oslo --to Bergen
./scripts/query_roads.py --from Oslo --to Trondheim
./scripts/query_roads.py --from Bergen --to Stavanger

Supported cities: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim, Tromsø, Kristiansand, Ålesund, Bodø

Filter by Location Name

./scripts/query_roads.py --road "Strynefjell"
./scripts/query_roads.py --road "E6"

What Data is Returned

The skill queries two types of road restrictions from NVDB:

1. Vegstengning (Road Closures) - Scheduled or permanent closures
• Seasonal closures (winter mountain passes)
• Landslide/avalanche closures
• Maintenance closures
• Causes: Snow (Snø), Ice (Is), Rock (Stein)

1. Vegsperring (Physical Barriers) - Physical blocking of roads
• Gates, barriers, concrete blocks
• Permanent restrictions

API Response Format

Each closure includes:

• location: Street/road name
• county: Norwegian county (fylke)
• municipality: Kommune
• from_date/to_date: Closure period
• cause: Reason (Snø=snow, Is=ice, Stein=rock)
• type: closure or barrier

Data Source

• API: NVDB v3 (Nasjonal VegDataBank)
• URL: https://nvdbapiles-v3.atlas.vegvesen.no
• Object types: 485 (Vegstengning), 607 (Vegsperring)
• Update frequency: Real-time from official database
• No API key required: Open public data

Common Norwegian Terms

Major Routes & Counties

Counties (Fylker):

• Viken (Oslo region)
• Vestland (Bergen region)
• Rogaland (Stavanger region)
• Trøndelag (Trondheim region)
• Troms og Finnmark (North)
• Agder (South)
• Møre og Romsdal (Ålesund region)
• Nordland (Bodø region)

Major Roads:

• E6: North-south trunk (Kirkenes-Halden)
• E16: Bergen-Oslo via Lærdal tunnel
• E39: West coast route

Limitations

• Shows registered closures in NVDB, not real-time traffic incidents
• For live traffic, use Vegvesen mobile app or call 175
• Winter closures are often seasonal and recurring
• Some recent incidents may not yet be registered

Reference

See references/api-docs.md for API details and city mappings.