Finnish national road 22

The Finnish national road 22 (Finnish: Valtatie 22; Swedish: Riksväg 22; also known as Kainuuntie, "Kainuu Road") is the main route between the major cities of Oulu and Kajaani in northern Finland. The road is 185 kilometres (115 mi) long, and it is part of the national transport route network that connects two regions, North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu.[1] At the Oulu end, the road connects to Highway 4 (E8/E75), while at the Kajaani end, it connects to Highway 5 (E63).

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National Road 22
Kainuuntie ("Kainuu Road")
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Route information
Maintained by the Finnish Transport Agency
Length185 km (115 mi)
Major junctions
FromOulu
ToKajaani
Location
CountryFinland
Highway system

The Finnish Transport Agency improved the entrance section of Highway 22 in Oulu between Joutsentie and Konttisentie, with the aim of increasing traffic flow and safety. In this contract, the section of Highway 22 between Joutsentie and Haarankangas was widened into a four-lane median road and the section between Haarankangas and Sääskensuontie was improved to a two-lane median road. From the direction of Kajaani, the lane arrangements of Highways 5 and Highway 6, i.e. the Sotkamontie multi-level interchange, were improved. In addition, two bypasses were built on Highway 5 at Häikiönmäentie and Pöyhölänniementie. Construction started at the end of 2015, but most of the contract work was carried out in 2016 and 2017. The total cost of the project was €16,200,000, of which the Finnish Transport Agency accounted for €15,000,000. Oulu, Muhos and Utajärvi contributed to the costs of the project with a total of €1,200,000.[2]

Route
The Ahmaskoski Bridge on Highway 22 across the Oulu River in Utajärvi

The road passes through the following municipalities:
Oulu – Muhos – Utajärvi – Vaala – Paltamo – Kajaani

References
  1. Valtatie 22 Oulu - Kajaani - Vartius – Finnish Transport Agency (in Finnish)
  2. Suunnittelu ja rakentaminen: Vt 22 Oulu - Kajaani - Vartius – Finnish Transport Agency (in Finnish)
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