Norrortsleden is a road in

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, providing connection from the

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in the municipality of Sollentuna to

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in the municipality of Österåker. The road is a

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between Sollentuna and

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, and a

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the rest of the way to the E18. The road was opened on 4 October 2008.

Description

Norrortsleden was completed in 2008, and is numbered 265. The connection with European highway E18 is provided with a new interchange at Trafikplats Rosenkälla, designated with exit number 187. The motorway was opened in several stages; and the 2.1 kilometer long Törnskog tunnel was opened in late June 2008. Serving the municipalities of Österåker,

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, and Sollentuna, this motorway provides a quick, fast, safe, and easily accessible route for commuters along the northern suburbs of

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. The intersection with European highway E4 has been constructed and is open for traffic, known as Häggviksleden, which opened in 1998.

References

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