One-way traffic on Kongsveien? Ekeberg Park will suffer.

Oslo risks severely hindering access to one of its key cultural and tourist attractions, the Ekeberg Sculpture Park, due to a proposed permanent one-way system on Kongsveien road. While the road is currently undergoing necessary maintenance until the end of October, the permanent decision to restrict traffic flow from the city center is viewed as a "serious stab" by park management.

Previously a ten-minute drive from Oslo's center, reaching the park will now take nearly half an hour, making it as long as the journey to Tryvannstårnet. This change is expected to redirect traffic to already busy school routes and Mosseveien, increasing congestion. The park's operators argue that this decision, which they believe the city council has not fully considered, will significantly impact visitor numbers.

While public transport options like tram lines 13 and 19 serve the park, the article emphasizes that this is not a viable solution for everyone. Families with strollers, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and tourist groups arriving by bus will face considerable difficulties. The author contends that a park intended for all becomes inaccessible if reaching it is too cumbersome.

The Ekebergrestaurant, a vital commercial engine for the park, also faces significant risk. Reduced visitor numbers due to the difficult access could lead to its closure, jeopardizing the park's financial sustainability. The article questions the purpose of investing millions in maintaining the park if public access is deliberately restricted, urging politicians to reconsider the decision.

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