The Norwegian Government has asked Jernbaneverket and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to start planning the Ringerike Line and the E16 as a joint project. The objective is to start construction in 2019 and open the road and railway for traffic in 2024.
The route for the development planning work will essentially follow the recommended solution submitted by Jernbaneverket and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. The railway will pass through a tunnel from Sandvika to Sundvollen. There will be a station at Sundvollen in Hole. Both the road and the railway will cross Kroksund and continue on a shared route towards Hønefoss.
The Ringerike Line from Sandvika to Hønefoss will be around 40 km long. Double track will be constructed along the entire section, with a new station at Sundvollen.
The overall project is estimated to cost around NOK 26 billion (EUR 2.76 billion).
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