The Storebælt Bridge is usually open 24/7, 365 days a year. Since westerly winds predominate and the bridge lies in an East-West direction, there are rarely any problems with high winds.
For reasons of traffic safety, wind and weather conditions may close the bridge to all types of traffic. Full or partial closure is always co-ordinated with the police.
As a rule of thumb, the Storebælt bridge closes to high-sided and light vehicles at wind speeds of 15m per second. Complete closure is ordered at wind speeds above 25m per second (storm).
Click here to see when and for how long Storebælt’s road link has been completely closed. Safety rules relating to high winds on Storebælt
Wind (North/South) | Information on the Storebælt Bridge |
|---|---|
| High winds (10 m/sec) |
Yellow flashing lights, signs and wind cones on the bridge warn wind-sensitive vehicles of side winds. |
Strong breeze (15m/sec) |
Wind-sensitive vehicles (caravans and light commercial vehicles) are warned of temporary closure before the last exit. Recommended speed for other vehicles, max. 80 km/h. |
Fresh gale |
Wind-sensitive vehicles (caravans and light commercial vehicles) are warned of temporary closure before the last exit. Recommended speed for other vehicles, max. 50 km/h. |
| Gale (25 m/sek) |
The bridge is closed to all traffic by barriers. Signs warn of the closure and the expected time of reopening before the last exit before the bridge. |
