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30 October 2025 at 08:14
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Major Highway Traffic Jam on E20 Near Slagelse

By Nordics Today •

In brief

A lane closure on Denmark's E20 highway near Slagelse has created 30-minute delays during morning rush hour. Police are on scene with normal traffic expected to resume by late morning. This marks the second major congestion incident on Zealand roads this morning.

  • - Location: Denmark
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 30 October 2025 at 08:14
Major Highway Traffic Jam on E20 Near Slagelse

A serious traffic jam has formed on Denmark's E20 highway near Slagelse. The congestion stretches toward Funen after authorities closed one lane.

The Road Directorate reports the incident creates delays up to 30 minutes. The affected area runs from Ringsted toward Halsskov.

Police are currently at the scene managing the situation. Officials expect normal traffic flow to resume by late morning.

Meanwhile, another earlier incident on Route 19 has now cleared. The Helsingør Motorway near Hørsholm had experienced similar congestion from a separate vehicle breakdown.

For international readers, the E20 is a major transportation artery connecting Zealand to Funen. These routes are vital for commercial and passenger traffic across Denmark's islands.

Road closures during morning rush hours create substantial economic impacts. The repeated incidents highlight infrastructure pressures on Denmark's key transport corridors.

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Published: October 30, 2025

Tags: Denmark highway trafficE20 Slagelse congestionZealand road conditions

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