The Røvik Tunnel (Norwegian: Røviktunnelen) is a road tunnel that is part of Norwegian National Road 80 in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway.[1] It runs parallel to the Nordland Line between Røvik and Valnesfjord, just west of the town of Fauske.[2]

Røvik Tunnel
Overview
LocationFauske Municipality, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates67°17′01″N 15°13′40″E / 67.28361°N 15.22778°E / 67.28361; 15.22778
Route Rv80
StartRøvik
EndValnesfjord
Operation
Opened2011
TrafficAutomotive
Technical
Length2,040 meters (6,690 ft)
Route map
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Before the tunnel was opened on August 30, 2011,[3] National Road 80 used to continue along Skjerstad Fjord through Venset, then turning north to Valnesfjord. The old route is now Norwegian County Road 530.[4][5] The tunnel shortened the distance between Bodø and Fauske by 6.2 kilometers (3.9 mi).

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