E6 Closed Near Sel in Gudbrandsdalen Following Rockslide
The E6 highway near Rosten, north of Sel in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, is closed due to a rockslide that occurred late Wednesday evening. Authorities do not anticipate reopening the road overnight.
What Happened?
A rockslide, involving “quite large stones,” prompted the closure of the E6 at Rosten, according to the Vegtrafikksentralen (Road Traffic Centre). The initial report came from a truck driver at 10:45 PM on Wednesday. While initially reported that no vehicles were hit, it was later confirmed that a truck sustained damage to its grill and bodywork from the falling rocks.
Current Status and Detour Information
As of Thursday morning, a geologist is assessing the stability of the hillside. The road remains closed while the assessment is underway.
Motorists traveling between Oslo and Trondheim are advised to employ the following detour route: E6 Kolomoen – Rv. 3/25 Elverum – Rv. 3 Østerdalen – E6 Ulsberg. For those traveling from the northwest towards Trondheim, the route is E39 to E136 Åndalsnes – E136 Lesja – E6 Dombås. Travelers heading northwest towards Oslo should capture E39 to Rv. 15 Stryn – Rv. 15 Strynefjellet – E6 Otta.
Previous Closures and Mitigation Efforts
This is not the first incident on this stretch of the E6. In September 2025, the E6 at Rosten was closed for approximately 24 hours to remove a large rock block and further secure the area with ice netting and bolts. That work was prompted by ice formation and frost weathering causing a rockslide earlier in the year.
Authorities had previously removed a large, eight cubic meter rock block from the area in September, anticipating potential instability with colder weather.
Traffic Impact
The Vegtrafikksentralen anticipates increased traffic on Riksveg 3 (Rv. 3) as drivers divert from the closed E6. While increased traffic is expected, authorities do not currently foresee major congestion.
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