Source Code

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:

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

Norwegian	English
Vegstengning	Road closure
Vegsperring	Road barrier
Snø	Snow
Is	Ice
Stein	Rock
Fylke	County
Stengt	Closed

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.

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