Motorways in Denmark

In this article, we will explore in detail Motorways in Denmark, a topic of great relevance in contemporary society. Motorways in Denmark has captured the attention of numerous experts and academics due to its significant impact on various aspects of daily life. Through meticulous analysis and the collection of empirical evidence, we will seek to shed light on the different nuances and facets that characterize Motorways in Denmark, in order to provide a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic. In addition, the practical and theoretical implications of Motorways in Denmark will be examined, in order to promote a deeper and more detailed understanding of its importance in the current landscape.

The sign indicating motorways is green in Denmark
Morning rush hour on motorway E20, near Copenhagen.

There are over 1000 km of motorways in Denmark. They are all numbered and have formal names. The first motorway in Denmark opened in 1956 with the name Hørsholmvejen. Today this motorway is called Helsingørmotorvejen and is numbered E47.

All the Danish motorways are managed by Vejdirektoratet.

List of motorways

Motorways in Denmark
Main motorway routes labelled

Motorways in Denmark

Jutland

Funen

Zealand / Lolland-Falster

Motorways under construction

  • E45 Østjyske Motorvej (Aarhus S - Aarhus N) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (2027)
  • E45 Østjyske Motorvej (Vejle N - Skanderborg S) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (2027)
  • Primærrute 16 Hillerødmotorvejen (Allerød S – Hillerød N) (Expressway extension to the motorway) (2027)
  • Primærrute 23 Kalundborgmotorvejen (Dramstrup - Kalundborg) (2028)
  • E47 Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link Sydmotorvejen (Rødbyhavn - Puttgarten) (2029)

Motorways in planning

Danish motorways are developed by the Danish Road Directorate (a state-owned company) who maintain a list of motorway projects in development and planning (in Danish).[1]

  • E45 Sønderjyske Motorvej (Kolding V - Motorway junction Kolding) (extension 4 to 6 lanes and 6 to 8 lanes) (EIA-assessment) (2028)
  • E47 Amagermotorvejen - Helsingørmotorvejen (extension 6 to 8 lanes) (EIA-assessment) (2029)
  • E20 Amagermotorvejen (Motorvejskryds Avedøre - Øresundsmotorvejen) (extension 6 to 8 lanes) (EIA-assessment) (2029)
  • E20 Øresundsmotorvejen (exit 20 København C - exit 17 Lufthavn V) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (east) and 6 to 8 lanes) (west) (feasibility study starts) (2029)
  • E20 Fynske Motorvej (Odense V - Odense SØ) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (EIA-assessment) (2030)
  • Primærrute 54 Næstvedmotorvejen (Næstved - Rønnede) (EIA-assessment) (2031)
  • Ring 4 Motorring 4 (Ishøj – Vallensbæk) (extension 6 to 8 lanes) (feasibility study starts (2031)
  • Primærrute 18 Midtjyske Motorvej (Herning N - Sinding) (Expressway extension to the motorway) (EIA-assessment) (2031)
  • Primærrute 17 Frederikssundmotorvejen (Tværvej N – Frederikssund N) (EIA-assessment) (2032)
  • Primærrute 13 Hærvejsmotorvejen (Løvel - Klode Mølle) (EIA-assessment) (2032)
  • Primærrute 13 Hærvejsmotorvejen (Give - Billund V) (EIA-assessment) (2032)
  • Primærrute 16 Hillerødmotorvejen (Motorring 3 – Ring 4) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (feasibility study starts)
  • Primærrute 16 Hillerødmotorvejen (Ring 4 – Farum) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (EIA-assessment) (2033)
  • E39 3. Limfjordsforbindelse (Aalborg S - Aalborg N) (EIA-assessment) (2034)
  • E47 / Primærrute 19 Helsingørmotorvejen (Isterød - Hørsholm S) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (EIA-assessment)
  • E20 / E45 Taulovmotorvejen (Kolding V - Fredercia S) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (EIA-assessment)
  • E45 Østjyske Motorvej (Aarhus N - Randers N) (extension 4 to 6 lanes) (EIA-assessment)
  • Primærrute 15 Messemotorvejen (Herning V - Snejbjerg) (Expressway extension to the motorway) (EIA-assessment)
  • Primærrute 13 Hærvejsmotorvejen (Haderslev – Billund V) (EIA-assessment end)
  • Primærrute 13 Hærvejsmotorvejen (Hobro - Løvel and Klode Mølle - Give) (feasibility study end)
  • Primærrute 14 Roskildemotorvejen (Ringsted - Roskilde) (feasibility study starts)
  • Primærrute 21 Holbækmotorvejen (Ring 4 - Roskilde) (extension 6 to 8 lanes) (feasibility study starts)
  • Ring 5 Motorring 5 (Køge - Frederikssundmotorvejen) (feasibility study initiated)

Extreme points and longest constructions

  • Northernmost point on a motorway: E39 near Hirtshals
  • Westernmost point: E20 near Esbjerg
  • Easternmost point: E20 on the Øresund Bridge
  • Southernmost point: E47 near Rødbyhavn
  • Highest point: E45 near Tebstrup, 120 m
  • Longest motorway bridge: Eastern Great Belt Bridge, 6790 m
  • Longest motorway tunnel: Øresund tunnel, 4050 m

See also

References

  1. ^ "Vejdirektoratet". vejdirektoratet.dk. Retrieved 24 February 2015.