Maintains traffic ban
Based on professional assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to continue the residence and traffic ban on the east side (upper side) of Road 100, from Longyearbyen School to Nybyen.
The Governor has met with Skred AS, Longyearbyen Local Council, NVE and the Meteorological Institute about the avalanche danger in Longyearbyen, given today's location-specific avalanche warning that Skred AS has prepared for Longyearbyen.
Based on avalanche assessments and recommendations, the Governor has decided to continue the residence and traffic ban on the east side (upper side) of Road 100 from the school and up along Gruvefjellet to Nybyen (Road 100 no. 13) until further notice.
The traffic and residence ban means that the snowmobile trail on the upper side of Road 100 is closed. The ban does not apply to traffic along road 100 itself.
A new assessment of the avalanche danger will be made during Monday morning.
See map for details.