For many years the centre of Drammen suffered from heavy traffic, but in 1970 the European route E18 bridge helped somewhat, and in 1999 the opening of the Bragernes tunnel diverted much of the traffic away from the centre of the city.
For many years the centre of Drammen suffered from heavy traffic. In 1970, Drammen Bridge with four lanes on European route E18 was built and in 1999 the opening of the Bragernes tunnel ("Bragernestunnelen") diverted additional traffic away from the centre of the city.