Does the road close? What happens if it is closed?

Between February 1 and April 15, the road is closed at night from 10 PM to 8 AM. It may also close at short notice in bad weather, with the Swedish Transport Administration determining whether it is safe to travel.

Even when the road is closed, snowplows usually operate to ensure it can reopen in the morning. Please respect the closure—driving on a closed road can be dangerous, especially in severe weather, as there may be no space to safely pass the snowplow, increasing the risk of avoidable accidents.

For current traffic updates, check the Swedish Transport Administration’s website (opens in new tab) and search for road 1019.

Motorized traffic is very limited in the high mountains, and we do not offer snowmobile or tracked vehicle transport to the barrier if the road is closed.