The Sjønståfjell Tunnel (Norwegian: Sjønståfjelltunnelen) is a road tunnel that is part of Norwegian County Road 830 in Fauske Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located between Finneid in the town of Fauske and the village of Sulitjelma. This tunnel is part of a series of three tunnels on this road. The Grønnlifjell Tunnel and the Hårskolten Tunnel both lie to the west of this tunnel.

Sjønståfjell Tunnel
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LocationFauske Municipality, Nordland, Norway
Coordinates67°11′57″N 15°40′01″E / 67.1991°N 15.6670°E / 67.1991; 15.6670
Route Fv830
StartStorvika
Endnear Sjønstå
Operation
Opened1956/1975
TrafficAutomotive
Technical
Length2,827 metres (9,275 ft)
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The 2,827-metre (9,275 ft) long tunnel was originally built in 1956 as part of an expansion of the Sulitjelma Line between Finneid and Sulitjelma. The railway line was closed and dismantled in 1972. The tunnel was rebuilt soon after when the old railway line was converted into a highway which opened in 1975.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Merzagora, Eugenio A.; Lotsberg, Gunnar (eds.). "Road Tunnels in Norway > 3 000 m". Road Tunnels in Norway. Retrieved 2012-04-04.