DetourSweden
Traffic rules
Sweden
1. Detour
A detour, also called a diversion, is a temporary alternative route used when the normal road is closed, blocked or unavailable. Detours are commonly introduced during roadworks, accidents, public events, flooding or other disruptions. Drivers should follow the temporary direction signs carefully, reduce speed where necessary and expect unfamiliar roads, changed priorities or additional traffic along the alternative route.
What is a detour?
A detour is an alternative route that directs traffic around a closed, blocked or restricted section of road.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 259 and 263–274; national guidance example
Why are detours used?
Detours may be introduced because of roadworks, accidents, flooding, public events or other temporary obstructions that prevent normal use of the road.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 259 and 263–274; national guidance example
What is the difference between a detour and a diversion?
Detour and diversion generally describe the same concept: an alternative route around a road that cannot be used normally. The preferred term varies between countries and languages.
🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 259 and 263–274; national guidance example
