SVT Nyheter2 hours agoPolitics1 min read

A thousand parking spaces in Skellefteå disappear when the Norrbothnia line is built

The municipality estimates that around 1,000 parking spaces will disappear when the Swedish Transport Administration takes over land from 2028.

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From 2028, the Swedish Transport Administration has the right to claim land for the Norrbotnia line through central Skellefteå, which is estimated to lead to the disappearance of around 1,000 parking spaces.
The municipality has so far found replacement spaces for around 500 cars and is looking for more, including through discussions with municipal housing companies about their parking garages.
The construction of the railway and travel center is estimated to take ten years.

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Why It Matters

The Norrbothnia line is a planned railway that will run through central Skellefteå. From 2028 onwards, the Swedish Transport Administration has the right to claim the land for the project. The construction of the railway and the travel center is estimated to take around ten years.

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From the year 2028, the Swedish Transport Administration has the right to claim the land for the future Norrbothnia line, which will run through central Skellefteå. The municipality estimates that around 1,000 parking spaces will then disappear.

Now the municipality is looking for other areas for parking and has so far found space for around 500 cars.

Want to find more parking spaces

- We also need to review how we can improve other modes of transport, such as bicycles and buses, but it is important that we find as many replacement parking spaces as possible, says Sara Keisu (S), chairman of the community planning board.

In addition, discussions are now being held with the municipal housing companies about how the spaces in their parking buildings should be used.

The construction of the new railway and travel center is estimated to take around ten years.

Open Questions

Where exactly are the remaining approximately 500 parking spaces to be located
When exactly will the construction of the railway and the travel center start and end
How the parking garages at the municipal housing companies will be used