Finland’s private roads face €1.3 billion repair backlog

Weak infrastructure and deteriorating bridges on Finland’s private roads are endangering heavy transport, particularly in the forestry and energy sectors. According to Timo Pisto, economic manager at the Finnish Forest Centre in North Ostrobothnia, the state of private roads is directly linked to the operations of the forest industry.

"Forestry transport is heavy, and roads and bridges must withstand large axle and bogie loads. If the infrastructure fails, it restricts industrial activity and weakens competitiveness," Pisto said.