The Korgfjell Tunnel (Norwegian: Korgfjelltunnelen) is an 8530-metre (5.30 mi) long road tunnel connecting Knutli in Vefsn with Korgen in Hemnes both in Nordland county in northern Norway. Work on the tunnel started in September of 2001 and it was opened on 16 September 2005.The tunnel replaced a narrow steep twisting mountain road and shortened the European route E06 highway by 4 kilometres (2.5 mi). The travel time was shortened by 10–20 minutes.
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