It replaced a ferry connection between Bruravik and Brimnes, and thereby shortens the driving time between Oslo and Bergen.

[1] While the bridge was engineered by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, the construction was done by MT Højgaard.

[2] The project had a budget of 2.3 billion kr (€290 million) and more than half of this will be paid by toll and saved ferry subsidies.

[4] The Administration is considering a different route over a future bridge as the main connection between East and West.

[6] The deck height means that the largest cruise ships cannot reach the inner Hardangerfjord any more.