Oslo, Norway – A significant amount of flooding has closed a stretch of Enebakkveien road in Oslo on Friday, March 13, 2026, impacting traffic and leaving several vehicles stranded. The closure, which began at approximately 1:31 PM local time, is expected to remain in effect until at least 3:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, according to Vegtrafikksentralen, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
The flooding occurred near Store Stensrud, and authorities believe the surge of water originated from snowmelt and runoff from the surrounding forested areas. Images from the scene show substantial portions of the roadway submerged, with multiple cars affected by the high water levels. The incident has caused travel disruptions for residents in the area, and some drivers found themselves unable to proceed.
Enebakkveien extends from St. Halvards gate on Galgeberg and runs through several Oslo districts, including Gamle Oslo, Nordstrand, Østensjø, and Søndre Nordstrand, before reaching the border with Nordre Follo at Sværsvann. Details about the road’s history and route are available on lokalhistoriewiki.no.
Authorities are also reporting an oversaturation of water on a ramp leading onto the E6 highway, adding to the traffic concerns in the region. Reports indicate that individuals are disregarding barriers put in place due to hazardous conditions. The widespread flooding underscores the potential for disruption caused by rapid snowmelt and heavy precipitation.
Store Stensrud gård (farm) is located along the affected stretch of Enebakkveien. A photograph of the farm from 1978 is available on DigitaltMuseum. The flooding highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather events, even in areas not typically prone to major flooding.
As of Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, the road is expected to reopen to traffic.
